Astrodynamics Engineer (Multiple).

FULL TIMEENGINEERING

APEX TK is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Astrodynamics Engineer to join our team supporting a critical government client. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the aerospace domain.

Responsibilities:

Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct a wide variety of analyses in support of government satellite programs in all types of Earth orbits
Work with experts in astrodynamics, propulsion systems, launch trajectories, sensing, and High Performance Computing (HPC)
Opportunities to meet with and optionally present findings to local senior government customers
Use programming languages such as Python, C++, or others to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new ones
Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments
Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams
Develop and present technical briefings
Depending on their interests and skills the applicant may work on one or more of:
- Strategies for significant orbit changes
- Multi-satellite Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)
- Leverage Space Domain Awareness (SDA) sensor data to perform Orbit Determination on maneuvering satellite

Required Qualifications:

2-10 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer Science, etc.
Active Top Secret/SCI w/ CI Poly Clearance
Experience performing space-related engineering analysis (collecting, organizing, analyzing data) using one or more of the following: C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK
Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external customers
Solid understanding of orbital mechanics and space systems.
Experience with phenomenological models, including a demonstrated ability to model relevant physical phenomena and validate those models.

Preferred Qualifications: