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Principal Systems Engineer Job
Dulles, VA JOB ID: SWM20161511-37324 With projected annual revenues in of nearly $4.5 billion, approximately 12,000 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it's a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world's leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation's largest manufacturer of ammunition. Orbital ATK Space Systems Group designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. The Group is leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies. United in pride and shared goals, Orbital ATK employees come from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable solutions. Work with the best and unleash your potential. If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Summary/Responsibilities: The Orbit Analyst/Flight Dynamics Engineer performs the following functions and analyses: * Pre-mission orbital analyses for geosynchronous and low-Earth orbit satellite missions * Launch window analysis * Mission sequence of events definition * Propellant budgeting analyses and on-orbit fuel requirements and mission lifetime estimates * Participation in mission rehearsals to simulate orbital analysis tasks performed in operations * Maneuver planning and optimization analyses * Orbit determinations to specify tracking system parameters, define the orbital state, and predict orbital events * Plans and provides operational support for orbit transfer and station keeping maneuvers * Analyses of satellite and constellation access, coverage, lifetime, and additional trade studies * Satellite rendezvous and proximity operations planning and analyses * Concept of operations (ConOps) development. Position requires knowledge of spacecraft mission operations. Additional duties may include requirements development, writing complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports from advanced studies, special engineering investigations, and similar activities. May be called on to assist in New Business activities such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies and may include authoring sections for both. Qualifications: The candidate should possess strong computing skills with familiarity with Systems Tool Kit (STK), Matlab, Java, C#, C/C , or Fortran. Experience with other software systems, development environments, or programming languages is beneficial. Understanding of issues in scientific and numerical computing and developing simulations of physical systems is an asset. The candidate will work with cross-discipline team members and must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation experience, and the ability to work with a diverse community of engineers and managers to achieve the goals of the program team. Must have a B.S. in Engineering, Physics, or related field, plus 7-10 years of experience in orbital analysis, mission planning and design. Candidate must possess the following skills: * Experience with satellite astrodynamics analyses (orbit determination, ephemeris generation, perturbation analysis, maneuver planning, and error analysis) * Experience with modern computational and satellite mission analysis software (e.g. Matlab, STK, OASYS, etc.) Orbital ATK is applying entrepreneurial thinking and commercial practices to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable products and services to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products - and your ideas - into the future. When encouraged to think beyond the ordinary, you'll be amazed at what you can do! We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D Are you a Veteran? Visit our Jobs for Veterans page to find jobs that match your military background. |
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