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Astrodynamics Engineer

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El Segundo, California, United States Millennium Space Systems Full time
Job Summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a highly skilled Astrodynamics Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and operation of astrodynamics systems for our space missions.

Responsibilities
  • Perform astrodynamics and orbit analyses to determine the most efficient trajectories for our spacecraft.
  • Determine and derive astrodynamics requirements to perform customer missions, ensuring that our spacecraft meet the necessary specifications.
  • Optimize spacecraft trajectories based on fuel, time, and/or performance characteristics, using advanced mathematical models and simulation tools.
  • Define and develop tools and processes to be used by mission operations and the broader team, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and assurance of engineering quality for the team, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering or other related technical or engineering discipline.
  • 7+ years industry experience in orbit analysis role(s), with a strong background in orbital mechanics, orbit design, and astrodynamics.
  • Experience with orbit design and simulation software tools, such as GMAT, STK, and COTS mission planning tools.
  • Proficiency with scientific computing software, including MATLAB, Python, Julia, Fortran, and C++.
  • Technical leadership experience, including requirements generation, delegation, and management of technical tasks, as well as responsible engineering authority (REA) experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in aerospace engineering or other related technical or engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years industry experience in orbit analysis role(s), with a strong background in rendezvous and proximity operations, formation flight, and orbit determination and parameter estimation techniques.
  • Experience with restricted three body, periodic, and quasi-periodic orbit modeling and design, as well as spacecraft trajectory optimization methods and software.
  • Specialization in advanced orbital mechanics topics, such as trajectory optimization, relative motion maneuvering, and orbit determination techniques.
What We Offer

Millennium Space Systems offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Please note that this position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.