Navigation Engineer (2-5 yrs)
$92,000–$121,000 year
On-siteWestminster, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Develop spacecraft navigation algorithms, conduct orbit determination analyses, and process radiometric, optical, GPS, or similar tracking data. Configure force and measurement models, perform data editing and residual assessment, and execute covariance analysis to interpret navigation uncertainty. Support multiple programs including CAPSTONE and the Oracle mission for space situational awareness, while developing ground or flight software algorithms. Requires 2-5 years of professional experience in spacecraft navigation, orbit determination, or related astrodynamics roles. Must be a U.S. Person authorized to work without sponsorship.
Required Qualifications
- 2-5 years of professional experience in spacecraft navigation, orbit determination, or related astrodynamics roles
- Understanding of state estimation and Kalman filter fundamentals
- Familiarity with common navigation filter architectures
- Experience performing orbit determination analyses for defined mission scenarios
- Ability to configure force models, measurement models, and estimation setups
- Experience processing and assessing radiometric, optical, GPS, or similar tracking data
- Ability to perform data editing, residual assessment, and basic filter diagnostics
- Experience conducting covariance analysis and interpreting navigation uncertainty
- Proficiency with astrodynamics/navigation tools; Monte or similar accepted
- Scripting/software skills sufficient to support navigation analysis workflows and ground or flight software algorithm development
- Applicants must be a US Person (citizen or Green Card Holder/permanent resident, or protected individual)
- Ability to work in the Westminster, CO office 5 days/week during core business hours
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience with Monte
- Exposure to navigation flight operations
- Familiarity with mission design / maneuver planning
- Familiarity with systems integration, ICDs, and verification activities
- Experience with standard engineering process and configuration control
- Experience supporting IRAD or proposal activities
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