Astrodynamics Engineer (Senior)

Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 

 

Job Summary
The Astrodynamics Team is responsible for conducting a range of modeling, simulation, and analyses in areas such as space mission design, trajectory design, orbital maneuvers, orbit estimation, space debris collision and avoidance analyses, and space domain awareness.  Engineers in the Astrodynamics group are integral throughout the entire program lifecycle, providing mission design inputs, maneuver plans to meet mission objectives, as well as console support for on-orbit operations. They are directly responsible for determining the necessary capability of the satellite’s propulsion system and successfully maneuvering vehicles during flight operations.  They oversee the orbital Concept-of-Operations (CONOPS) from inception to on-orbit operations, and through to end-of-life disposal. 

As a Senior Astrodynamics Engineer, you will be a Subject Matter Expert for the Astrodynamics subsystem across many programs, studies, or proposals.  You will oversee execution of technical design, analysis, and operation by the Astrodynamics Engineering team. You will support Astrodynamics Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs) in project and technical management activities to support programs, ensuring that high-quality work products are delivered on-time.

In addition to your engineering responsibilities, as an experienced member of the team you will be expected to set the engineering standard for the Astro team.  You will define methods, tools, and processes to follow, and you will be accountable for the quality of the work coming from the group at large.  You will be expected to mentor other members of the team and develop the next generation of Astrodynamics engineering talent.

This position’s internal job code is Guidance, Nav & Controls Engr . Our team is currently hiring for a Level 5.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review astrodynamics and orbit analyses
• Determine and derive astrodynamics requirements to perform customer missions and enable mission design
• Lead others to optimize spacecraft trajectories based on fuel, time, and/or performance characteristics
• Define/develop tools and processes to be used by mission operations and the broader team
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical leadership to the team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering or other related technical or engineering discipline.
• 12+ years industry experience in orbit analysis role(s).
• Subject matter expertise in orbital mechanics, orbit design, and astrodynamics.
• Extensive experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Expertise with orbit design and simulation software tools (e.g. GMAT, STK, etc.) as well as scientific computing software (MATLAB, Python, Julia, Fortran, C++, etc.).
• Technical leadership experience, including requirements generation, delegation and management of technical scope, and identification/mitigation of technical risk.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years industry experience in orbit analysis role(s).
• Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations or formation flight.
• Significant on-orbit satellite/constellation operations experience.
• Specialization in advanced orbital mechanics topics (e.g., trajectory optimization, relative motion maneuvering, orbit determination techniques, etc.).
• Experience with orbit determination and parameter estimation techniques (Batch and Sequential Estimation, Angles Only, Range Measurements, etc.).
• Ability to architect novel methods, algorithms, and solutions for complex mission analyses.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

 

Summary Pay-Range

• Level 5: $164,050 - $241,250

Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits