Astrodynamics Engineer Millennium Space Systems

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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 committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thats welcoming respectful and innovative with great opportunities 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 satellites 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 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 at large. You 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 ofengineering quality for the team

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

• 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

Before applying please note:
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.

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems 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 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.

Pay & Benefits:

Millennium Space Systems A Boeing Company offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical dental vision and 401k plan

Summary Pay Range:

• Level 3: $108800 - $160000
• Level 4: $135150 - $198750

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

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