Astrodynamics Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description

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Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

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 an Astrodynamics Engineer, you will be the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for the Astrodynamics subsystem for a given program, study, or proposal. In addition to execution of technical design, analysis, and operation, you may be responsible for 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  will be expected to mentor other members of the team and develop the next generation of Astrodynamics engineering talent.

Position Responsibilities:

• 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

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required post start.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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

• Experienc…