Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer
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Maxar is currently seeking a Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer to join our Aerospace Engineering team in Herndon, VA. This position will support orbit design, development, integration, and testing of future cislunar spacecraft.
It will also support the Navigation Systems team in Westminster, CO which is responsible for orbit determination, orbit prediction, orbit maintenance, and collision avoidance operations and associated software development for Maxar’s Earth Intelligence spacecraft constellation.
As a Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer, you will work as part of larger multi-disciplinary teams that include spacecraft system engineers, ground system engineers, software engineers and spacecraft operations teams.
What you will do :
Support the Aerospace Engineering team to integrate launch and cislunar trajectory planning, feasibility, and visualization into the Maxar software tool suite.
Design, investigate, analyze, and document potential cislunar trajectories including :
Lunar Orbits
Lunar transfers
Planar orbits about all libration points
Northern and Southern Halo orbits about L1, 2, 3
Northern and Southern L1 / L2 NRHOs
Lunar DROs
Lunar Free Return trajectories
Reasonable trajectory solutions between earth, libration point, and lunar orbit combinations
Low energy transfers and Trajectory optimization
Support the Navigation Systems team in the execution of spacecraft navigation operations, mission design, analyses, system development, and documentation.
Derive and test spacecraft navigation algorithms for improved accuracy, speed, optimization, and spacecraft safety.
Perform analyses to quantify operational performance metrics.
Develop spacecraft navigation software in a cloud-based, service architecture.
Execute predicted orbit maintenance scenarios to maintain constellation orbits and spacecraft safety.
Perform spacecraft navigation tasks in support of launch and early operations for next generation earth observation spacecraft constellation.
Write technical documents to capture procedures and results.
Communicate spacecraft navigation status and analyses results across broader organization and space operator community.
Minimum Requirements :
Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active / current TS / SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics, or related field; four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
At least 2 years experience in orbital mechanics, statistical estimation, and associated spacecraft flight dynamics
Preferred Qualifications :
M.S. in aerospace engineering or related technical field
Strong and innovative computer language skills
Experience with Unix / Linux, Python, and GitHub
Excellent written & oral communicator
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical groups
Superb problem-solving, root cause identification, Verification and Validation (V&V) skillsets
Strong background in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) theory, algorithms, toolkits, automation, research, and / or applications
Experience with satellite flight dynamics operations including conjunction analysis and collision avoidance
Experience in Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization and / or NASA’s General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT)
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Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience.
The range for this position is :
$72,000.00 - $121,000.00 annually.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer
Please review the job details below.
Maxar is currently seeking a Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer to join our Aerospace Engineering team in Herndon, VA. This position will support orbit design, development, integration, and testing of future cislunar spacecraft.
It will also support the Navigation Systems team in Westminster, CO which is responsible for orbit determination, orbit prediction, orbit maintenance, and collision avoidance operations and associated software development for Maxar’s Earth Intelligence spacecraft constellation.
As a Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer, you will work as part of larger multi-disciplinary teams that include spacecraft system engineers, ground system engineers, software engineers and spacecraft operations teams.
What you will do :
Support the Aerospace Engineering team to integrate launch and cislunar trajectory planning, feasibility, and visualization into the Maxar software tool suite.
Design, investigate, analyze, and document potential cislunar trajectories including :
Lunar Orbits
Lunar transfers
Planar orbits about all libration points
Northern and Southern Halo orbits about L1, 2, 3
Northern and Southern L1 / L2 NRHOs
Lunar DROs
Lunar Free Return trajectories
Reasonable trajectory solutions between earth, libration point, and lunar orbit combinations
Low energy transfers and Trajectory optimization
Support the Navigation Systems team in the execution of spacecraft navigation operations, mission design, analyses, system development, and documentation.
Derive and test spacecraft navigation algorithms for improved accuracy, speed, optimization, and spacecraft safety.
Perform analyses to quantify operational performance metrics.
Develop spacecraft navigation software in a cloud-based, service architecture.
Execute predicted orbit maintenance scenarios to maintain constellation orbits and spacecraft safety.
Perform spacecraft navigation tasks in support of launch and early operations for next generation earth observation spacecraft constellation.
Write technical documents to capture procedures and results.
Communicate spacecraft navigation status and analyses results across broader organization and space operator community.
Minimum Requirements :
Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active / current TS / SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics, or related field; four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
At least 2 years experience in orbital mechanics, statistical estimation, and associated spacecraft flight dynamics
Preferred Qualifications :
M.S. in aerospace engineering or related technical field
Strong and innovative computer language skills
Experience with Unix / Linux, Python, and GitHub
Excellent written & oral communicator
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical groups
Superb problem-solving, root cause identification, Verification and Validation (V&V) skillsets
Strong background in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) theory, algorithms, toolkits, automation, research, and / or applications
Experience with satellite flight dynamics operations including conjunction analysis and collision avoidance
Experience in Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization and / or NASA’s General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT)
LI-CJ1
Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience.
The range for this position is :
$72,000.00 - $121,000.00 annually.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities :
- Separates washable items (trays, bowls, plates, cups, glasses, silverware, etc.).
- Places items on the dishwasher conveyor belt to be washed.
- Retrieves items from the belt and stowing as required, may include packing to customer diagrams
- Follows directions.
- Works as a member of a team.
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Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED is preferred
Work Experience :
Up to one-year experience preferred
Technical Skills : (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
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Language / Communication Skills :
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- Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
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- Comply with company policies
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- Works with chemicals and industrial cleaning materials
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- We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
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This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.
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We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
Passion for our mission and vision is required!
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- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing flight vehicle systems, ground software, flight control operators and customers
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Qualifications :
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- Mission analysis, flight planning and timeline development (tool and analysis)
- Ground-based Navigation (e.g. RF, Optical, etc.)
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- Experience in a complex system lifecycle requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification, validation, qualification, commissioning and / or operations
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
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S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.
At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $155,495-$228,058
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Export Control Regulations
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Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.
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B.S. (4 year) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
2 years Software Development experience.
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Self-Starter, ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and can communicate effectively.
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Experience using networking software (netcat, WireShark)
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Experience developing in Windows and Linux environments.
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Experience creating software design diagrams.
Experience verifying Flight Software.
Experience with program and design review process (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
Experience with the Agile development process.
Experience interacting with customer and managing customer needs.
Experience interacting with and managing subcontractors.
Experience writing and reviewing requirements.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
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Flight Simulator Instructor
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