Orbit Analyst - Software Engineer

• Develop & Innovate: Build and maintain orbit databases for use in COTS flight dynamics products, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical operations. Built from specifications and requirements
• Design & Optimize: Apply and refine orbit design and optimization guidelines for our 24x7 operational systems
• Solve Complex Problems:Analyze customer requirements, identify gaps, and design product enhancements to meet evolving mission needs
• Provide Expert Support: Serve as a technical liaison between users and our flight dynamics products, troubleshooting issues and delivering solutions
• Collaborate: Work directly with customers for product reviews, installations, and testing

Keyword: C++, Java, SQL, Windows, Linux

Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in orbit analysis
• Minimum 5 years in application or product development

Technical Expertise:

• Strong foundation in orbital mechanics and celestial mechanics
• Experience with flight dynamics analysis and operations
• Proficiency with COTS flight dynamics software

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Software development experience in C/C++, Python or Java
• Familiarity with orbital analysis tools (STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar)
• Experience supporting 24x7 operational systems
• Background in satellite operations or mission design
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Experience with a configuration management system such as Git or Subversion
• Experience with the software development lifecycle

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $125,000-$160,000