Turion Space
Astronautics
PrincipalAstrodynamicsEngineer
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“Principal Astrodynamics Engineer at Turion Space. Skills: Orbit determination, State estimation, Astrodynamics, C++. Lead astronautics for software library. Develop orbit determination algorithms”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure technical excellence; Ensure scalability; Ensure operational reliability; Shape platform capabilities; Shape customer-facing functionality
Industry & Context.
Solving complex aerospace problems
U. S. Citizen, Dual citizenship not permitted, Access to technology/software subject to U.S. export controls, Eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
M. S. or Ph. D. in: Astronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering (space-focused, Applied Mathematics, Physics Or a related technical discipline, Experience 10–20+ years of professional experience in: Orbit determination, State estimation, Astrodynamics, Trajectory optimization, Proven experience developing and analyzing astronautics algorithms for operational or mission environments., understanding of: Satellite mission lifecycle operations: Launch, Commissioning, On-orbit operations, End-of-life disposal, Spacecraft subsystems and mission impacts: Propulsion, Thermal systems, Power systems, Communications, Orbital mechanics and environmental effects: Atmospheric drag, Radiation pressure, Perturbation modeling, Maneuver design and navigation operations., Ground station coordination and operational mission constraints., Space situational awareness (SSA) and conjunction assessment., proficiency with: Kalman filtering and estimation methods, Relative and inertial state estimation, Numerical methods and optimization techniques, Modern software development in: C or C++, Modeling and simulation for aerospace systems, Must be a U. S. Citizen., Dual citizenship is not permitted for this role.
Nice to Have
Experience with industry-standard astrodynamics tools such as: GMAT, Orekit, AGI STK Astrogator, FreeFlyer, Experience with: Multi-target tracking, Data association, Space situational awareness systems, Familiarity with machine learning applications in: Orbit determination, Anomaly detection, State estimation, Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations., background in covariance analysis and error propagation., Modern C++ development experience (C++11+)., Python development experience (Python 3+)., Familiarity with: Git workflows, CI/CD systems GitLab CI, Jenkins, Experience with satellite operations or mission analysis is highly valued., Ability to debug and optimize multi-threaded and real-time systems effectively.
What You'll Do.
Lead astronautics for software library
Develop orbit determination algorithms
Design OD pipelines and services
Implement state estimation techniques
Build perturbation models
Conduct maneuver planning
Support collision avoidance
Support station-keeping
Support orbit transfers
Support rendezvous operations
Support conjunction analysis
Support space debris mitigation
Lead modeling and simulation efforts
Ensure engineering accuracy
Participate in peer code reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with software engineers; Collaborate with product teams; Collaborate with mission operators; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; Partner with product and business teams
Full Job Description
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Astrodynamics Engineer – Orbit Determination Specialist to lead the development of high-fidelity orbit determination and astronautics capabilities for a world-class commercial astronautics' library. In this role, you will design and implement advanced estimation algorithms, support mission analysis activities, and collaborate closely with software engineers, product teams, and mission operators. You will play a critical role in ensuring the technical excellence, scalability, and operational reliability of our astronautics platform. This position is ideal for someone with deep expertise in orbital mechanics, state estimation, and spacecraft mission operations who enjoys solving complex aerospace problems in a fast-moving environment. What You'll Do - Serve as the astronautics lead for a commercial-grade astronautics software library. - Develop, test, and deploy high-fidelity orbit determination (OD) algorithms and applications. - Design scalable, production-quality OD pipelines and services using C++. - Implement advanced state estimation techniques including: - Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) - Unscented Kalman Filters (UKF) - Batch Least Squares - Stochastic filtering and smoothing methods - Build and validate inertial propagation and perturbation models, including: - Gravitational models - Atmospheric drag - Solar radiation pressure (SRP) - N-body perturbations - Conduct maneuver planning and trajectory analysis for: - Collision avoidance - Station-keeping - Orbit transfers - Rendezvous operations - Support conjunction analysis and space debris mitigation activities. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate navigation and OD systems into broader spacecraft architectures. - Lead modeling and simulation efforts supporting mission and system design. - Ensure engineering accuracy through rigorous testing and validation methodologies. - Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to high software quality sta
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