Senior R&D Engineer (Space) - Exton, PA (13347)

General Information

Job Title Senior R&D Engineer (Space) - Exton, PA (13347) Job ID 13347 City Exton State/Province Pennsylvania Date Posted 07-Nov-2025 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory R&D Engineering Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No Base Salary Range: $101000 - $151000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI), part of Synopsys, is at the forefront of Digital Mission Engineering (DME) for space systems. Our team builds and supports ODTK (Orbit Determination Tool Kit), a powerful product enabling highly accurate orbit estimation from real or simulated tracking data. ODTK is trusted by engineers and mission planners throughout the mission lifecycle—from design to operations—making critical impacts in aerospace, defense, and research sectors.

This position is based in Exton, PA and it is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. 

You Are:

You are a passionate and driven software developer eager to make a real-world impact in the field of space systems and digital engineering. Your curiosity pushes you to explore the intricacies of orbital mechanics and trajectory optimization, and your commitment to excellence ensures the creation of robust, reliable, and innovative software solutions. With a background in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, you thrive in collaborative, high-performing teams where your ideas and expertise help shape mission-critical products.

You are motivated by the opportunity to solve challenging problems, working alongside subject matter experts and leveraging modern development tools. You bring a growth mindset, continuously seeking to expand your knowledge in both domain-specific areas and software engineering best practices. Your adapta