Astrodynamics Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

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.

• Build, refine, deploy, and maintain astrodynamics tools to perform astrodynamics and orbit analyses
• Determine and derive astrodynamics requirements to perform customer missions
• Optimize spacecraft trajectories based on fuel, time, and/or performance characteristics
• Develop tools and procedures for spacecraft mission execution
• Perform station‑keeping operations on orbiting satellites
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and assurance of engineering quality for the team

• Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, or other related technical or engineering discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace systems design, analysis, and/or operation
• Experience in orbital mechanics, mission design, and state estimation
• Experience with scientific computing software (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C++) and orbit design and simulation tools (e.g. GMAT, STK, etc.)
• Familiarity with Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)
• Technical leadership experience, including requirements generation, delegation and management of technical tasks, and responsible engineering authority (REA) experience
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship post‑start.

• MS in astrodynamics, aerospace engineering, or other related technical or engineering discipline
• 8+ years of industry experience in relevant roles
• Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations and/or formation flight
• Experience with orbit determination and parameter estimation techniques (Batch and Sequential Estimation, Angles Only, Range Measurements, etc.)
• Experience with on‑orbit operations
• Specialization in advanced orbital mechanics topics (e.g., trajectory optimization, relative motion maneuvering, orbit determination techniques, etc.)
• Possess active TS/SCI clearance

Millennium is DDTC‑registered, ITAR‑compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing/Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Summary Pay Range: $108,800 - $160,000.

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/SCI Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.