Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineering Director

Key Role:

Act as a leader to contribute to the development of mission-critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing leading-edge aerospace technology. Leverage expertise in astrodynamics and space situational awareness (SSA) to develop creative space control solutions that directly impact the warfighter. Work with and provide leadership to a large community of developers and engineers across the firm and collaborate with the client to deliver world-class solutions to develop new aerospace technologies. Apply expertise in evaluating new technologies, performing space protection and threat analyses, and improving the design and development of aerospace systems. Provide leadership and knowledge to help the client expand and improve their capabilities to protect national security, its assets, and the warfighter.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as an Aerospace Engineer leading teams in Space Systems Engineering Solutions and Software Development
• Experience as a leader and lead performer for orbital analysis, visualization development, space protection, and threat analyses for an integrated team
• Experience in mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical methods to develop complex models
• Experience with space data processing, correlation, propagation, and association to inform mission planning and tasking activities
• Experience with software tools used in astrodynamics, such as Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, and Python, including libraries such as Astropy, Java, C, and C++
• Experience assessing and mitigating risks associated with space missions, including collision avoidance, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Qualifications: 

• Experience conducting extensive astrodynamics domain analysis in support of software development efforts 
• Knowledge of the space environment and its effects on spacecraft, including radiation, micrometeoroids, and space debris
• Knowledge of orbital dynamics, including Kepler’s laws, orbital perturbations, orbital maneuvers, and celestial mechanics, including orbit types such as elliptical, circular, and geostationary, and their properties
• Knowledge of space regulations, licensing requirements, and international agreements governing space activities
• Knowledge of feedback control and classic mechanics
• Ability to work with a team across multiple locations and functions
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master’s degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics preferred

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $158,800.00 to $295,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model
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• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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