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Sr. Spacecraft Navigation EngineerAdvanced Space • Westminster, CO, US
Sr. Spacecraft Navigation Engineer

Sr. Spacecraft Navigation Engineer

Advanced Space • Westminster, CO, US
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The team at Advanced Space is leading humanity back to the Moon and pioneering innovative solutions in the space industry. Based in Westminster, Colorado, this incredible team is looking for a Sr. Spacecraft Navigation Engineer who's eager to push the state of the art in spacecraft navigation technology.

This position is responsible for leading development efforts, supporting a technically diverse team, and conducting detailed analyses of navigation technology and missions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional who can drive innovation, mentor junior engineers, and support spaceflight operations. This role will be based in Westminster, Colorado, and the ideal candidate will have a passion for the exploration, development, and settlement of space.

This position is open to U.S. Persons only (U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent residents), as required by applicable laws and regulations.

THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE is desired but not required - TS / SCI IS PREFERRED

We do not provide visa sponsorship or support work authorization for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed navigation analyses for spacecraft missions both in development and proposed
  • Developing new navigation algorithms based on performance requirements and system architecture
  • Architecting solutions for complex navigation challenges
  • Providing mentorship to younger engineers and collaborating with leadership on strategy and schedule
  • Supporting spaceflight operations, new technology conceptualization, business development efforts, and product and service proposals
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 8-12 years of relevant experience , with Master's degree or PhD with emphasis on Kalman filters and state estimation
  • Experience in mission implementation of flight and ground navigation architectures
  • Experience developing navigation algorithms or designing filters
  • Proficiency in scientific computing and software development
  • Familiarity with navigation tools, such as MONTE, FreeFlyer, ODTK
  • Ability to work independently and define tasking based on top-level mission goals
  • Strong presentation and writing skills
  • Ability to contribute to planning / schedule
  • Experience with Python or similar analytic toolset
  • Active Security Clearance is desired
  • Experience in the following would be beneficial but not mandatory

  • Understanding of 3-body orbit regimes or deep space navigation considerations
  • Knowledge of clock errors and their impact on navigation
  • Familiarity with radiometric navigation observables and error sources
  • Experience with orbit analysis tools, such as MONTE, GMAT, STK, FreeFlyer
  • High performance computing
  • Compensation and Benefits

  • Base Salary Range : $135,000 - $165,000 based on role, experience, and location
  • Signing bonus
  • Quarterly performance bonuses
  • Company-provided health insurance and 401K plan upon eligibility
  • Unlimited vacation time with extensive flexibility
  • Relocation assistance
  • Eligibility requirements

  • This is an IMMEDIATE hiring need.
  • Applicants must be a US Person (citizen or Green Card Holder / permanent resident, or protected individual)
  • Advanced Space values the power of collaboration and in-person interactions. As such, our team enjoys the option of hybrid work with at least three days a week in person.
  • About the company

    Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through software and services that leverage unique subject matter expertise. The company is actively supporting mission and cutting-edge capabilities spanning commercial, civil, and national security customers. Our core business is focused on three areas : (1) mission enabling services, (2) technology solutions and (3) mission solutions. Through its mission enabling services, Advanced Space provides mission and flight optimization, mission design, mission systems engineering. With its technology solutions Advanced Space provides its customers with trusted AI / ML / autonomy expertise, flight-demonstrated applications, and analysis at scale. Advanced Space offers Mission Solutions with unique turn-key missions, data and capabilities purchases and demonstrated cislunar and Martian success. Advanced Space is mission focused as the owner and operator of CAPSTONE for NASA and Prime contractor for Oracle for AFRL.

    These competencies are leveraged by a dynamic, flexible, and agile team with cross domain knowledge. We have a small but growing team that works collaboratively across projects. We provide flexibility, and an opportunity for passionate employees to contribute directly to meaningful projects. Trusted to take on the challenge, the team at Advanced Space is Delivering Innovation to Orbit to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

    Advanced Space, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Advanced Space, LLC recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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