Orbit Dynamics Engineer (ii-staff)

Trueanomalyinc

Denver, CA, United States
Base: $85,000 - $260,000; equity + benefits: healt...
On-site
5+ years professional experience in astrodynamics
Deep understanding of orbital mechanics and perturbation theory
Strong programming skills in python or c++
True Anomaly seeks talent to build autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors that secure the U.S. and its allies in the space domain

Job Summary

  • True Anomaly seeks talent to build autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors that secure the U.S. and its allies in the space domain.
  • The role involves designing orbital maintenance strategies for large satellite constellations, including station-keeping, collision avoidance, and end-of-life disposal planning.
  • Candidates must possess strong programming skills in Python, C++, or TypeScript to develop automated tools for constellation management at scale.

Matching Summary

True Anomaly seeks talent to build autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors that secure the U.S. and its allies in the space domain.

Salary

Base: $85,000 - $260,000; Equity + Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years professional experience in astrodynamics
  • Deep understanding of orbital mechanics and perturbation theory
  • Strong programming skills in Python or C++
  • Experience with orbit determination techniques and filter implementation
  • Ability to lead technical projects from concept to operation

Nice-to-have

  • Direct experience with constellation operations management
  • Hands-on experience planning proximity operations
  • Familiarity with space surveillance data sources
  • Experience with high-performance computing parallelization
  • Knowledge of space situational awareness concepts

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in flight dynamics
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible for required authorizations under ITAR
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain one

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

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