Senior Astrodynamics Engineer

🕒 il y a 9 jours

🏄 California – Distant

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $180 000 - $270 000 / an

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Turion Space

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51 - 200 employés

Fondée en 2021

🚀 Aérospatiale

🔧 Matériel

☁️ SaaS

💰 €20 000 000 Series A - Turion Space en 2024-12

Aerospace • Hardware • SaaS

Turion Space est une entreprise qui conçoit et fabrique des matériels et logiciels intégrés pour satellites afin de construire une infrastructure spatiale évolutive et résiliente. Ils produisent des plateformes de petits satellites configurables, des systèmes de propulsion ionique quadrillée haute performance pour une manœuvrabilité améliorée, ainsi qu'une pile logicielle (StarfireOS, Nexus, Fleet Command, Virtual Command, Archive) pour le commandement autonome de la flotte, la planification des missions, le déploiement et les opérations du segment sol. Turion sert des clients commerciaux et gouvernementaux axés sur la gestion des constellations, la sécurité spatiale et les services autonomes en orbite.

Description

• 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 standards. • Partner with product and business teams to help shape platform capabilities and customer-facing functionality.

🎯 Exigences

• 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. • Strong 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. • Strong 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.

🏖️ Avantages

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. • Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future. • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. • Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth. • Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.