Senior Systems Engineer​/Orbit Analyst

Senior Systems Engineer / Orbit Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with orbital analysis experience to support the development of satellite operations solutions. This is a mostly remote position with occasional onsite requirements in Boulder, CO.

$95,000.00 - $ per year

• Configure ODTK and Astrogator to enable operators to:
  • Perform orbit determination, ephemeris generation, orbital position uncertainty estimates, and collision avoidance analysis
  • Generate orbit maneuver plans for orbit maintenance and collision avoidance
  • Generate simulations to validate accuracy of various orbital simulations and orbit determination techniques
• Participate in all development life‑cycle phases: requirements, design, documentation, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate with prime contractor and government leads to ensure consistent and valid system and interface requirements
• Write scripts for automation and integration of orbit analysis functions
• Engage customers for product demonstrations and analysis products and effectively communicate results

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 4–8 years of related experience
• 2+ years with requirements development
• 2+ years with test development
• Experience with Agile software development
• Experience in automated testing
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Demonstrated experience with orbit determination, astrodynamics techniques and operations
• Familiarity with standard astrodynamics tools including ODTK and STK/Astrogator
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong organization, decision‑making, verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑initiative and ability to work independently
• Effective teamwork in small teams for complex problems

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, education & experience – range $95,000 to $145,000.

November 27, 2025

• Generous PTO with tenure increases
• Flexible work time
• 11 company‑paid holidays & float days per year
• Up to 4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Up to $5,250 per year on education & training assistance
• Low‑cost medical plans including HSA
• No‑cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more

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