Astrodynamics Engineer

Job Description

BOAB Ventures is seeking an Astrodynamics Engineer to support modeling, simulation, and technical analysis for government satellite programs across a variety of Earth orbits.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex orbital mechanics challenges, including orbital maneuver planning, rendezvous and proximity operations, and orbit determination using space surveillance data.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, applied mathematics, or aerospace engineering and enjoys developing analytical solutions to challenging space mission problems.

What You'll Do

• Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis of satellite trajectories and orbital operations.
• Develop and evaluate strategies for significant orbital maneuvers and orbit changes.
• Support analysis of multi-satellite rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO).
• Apply space domain awareness (SDA) sensor data to orbit determination and tracking of maneuvering satellites.
• Develop, modify, and validate analytical models and simulation tools.
• Use Python, C++, or similar programming languages to support orbital analysis and software development.
• Collaborate with technical specialists in astrodynamics, propulsion, launch trajectories, sensing, and high-performance computing.
• Perform independent trade studies and technical assessments.
• Review and validate algorithms, models, and technical results developed by external engineering teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and briefings to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Support technical discussions with government stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Professional experience in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or closely related modeling and simulation work.
• Strong understanding of orbital dynamics and satellite trajectory analysis.
• Experience with technical modeling, simulation, or numerical analysis.
• Programming experience with Python, C++, or similar languages.
• Ability to independently analyze complex technical problems and communicate findings.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Current CI polygraph or ability to successfully complete one.

Desired Skills

• Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO).
• Background in orbit determination, orbital maneuver planning, or trajectory optimization.
• Familiarity with space domain awareness (SDA) systems and sensor-derived orbital data.
• Experience with satellite propulsion systems or launch trajectory analysis.
• Experience developing or validating astrodynamics algorithms and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing environments.
• Experience supporting government or defense-related space programs.
• Technical leadership or mentoring experience.