2027 Space Systems and Orbit Determination Operations Engineer
Core
Provide astrodynamic analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering, and modeling/simulation analysis for space surveillance systems and missions, focusing on orbit determination, target tracking, and sensor concepts.
Role type
Space Systems and Orbit Determination Operations Engineer (MTS/SMTS)
Builds
Space surveillance systems, mission operations frameworks, and space protection/resiliency assessments
Domain
National Security Space, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Orbit Determination (OD), PNT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Astrodynamic analysis, algorithm development, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, filtering algorithms for OD/PNT, software development (Java/C++/Python/MATLAB/C/FORTRAN), sensor concept analysis (EO/IR/Radar)
Preferred skills
PhD in Aerospace/Physics/Math, Orbit Determination/Filtering/PNT expertise, EO/Radar sensor modeling, directed energy threat mitigation, Machine Learning/AI for space data
Technologies
Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, FORTRAN
Responsibilities
Conduct mission analyses using modeling and simulation frameworks; advise stakeholders on orbit determination and GNSS analysis; analyze sensor concepts and architectures; perform space threat susceptibility and vulnerability assessments; support space system exercises; develop specifications and analytical reports.
Seniority
Mid-level (0-1 years experience), hands-on IC
