Space Domain Software Engineer

Interested in being a part of a team of engineers in the design, fabrication and testing of ground, air, and space advanced electro-optical systems? Do you have experience in software development, astrodynamics, orbital mechanics and Space Domain Awareness? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Space Domain Software Engineer to join our Southwest Division’s Advanced Systems Group in Albuquerque, NM. Join our team in developing new ideas and implementing existing designs.

This position will include a mix of technical, program and software development skills to develop optical systems. The ideal candidate will be capable of utilizing their project leadership skills in managing the technical team for the design, fabrication and testing of advanced systems for the Defense Industry. Come join an exciting employee-owned company solving complex problems of national security!

As a Space Domain Software Engineer with ARA you will:

• Develop software for Space Domain Awareness technologies.
• Model and analyze orbital scenarios.
• Provide subject matter expertise for business capture and customer interactions.
• Work with electro-optics, lasers, telescopes, optics, cameras, sensors, and pointing.
• Integration and testing of system design.
• Develop technology demonstrations and field-testing campaigns.
• Work with the defense industry and military customers.

Experience and Skills Required:

• US citizen with an active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
• Master’s in aerospace engineering, physics or related field
• Proficiency in Python and common libraries (e.g. NumPy, SciPy)
• Proficiency with STK, FreeFlyer or similar
• Deep understanding of orbital mechanics equations and mathematics
• Strong system engineering hardware background
• Team player with excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to understand and solve complex problems
• Interest in learning new engineering tools and understanding of all fields of engineering

Preferences:

• Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance
• Experience in observational Space Domain Awareness and orbit determination

Job Location:

• Onsite in Albuquerque, NM