<p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various RPO navigation and control architectures and algorithms </li><li>Design and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, fault detection, and scheduling algorithms in C++ </li><li>Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation </li><li>Perform statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, linear covariance analysis) to support proximity operations performance characterization </li><li>Work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline </li><li>Experienced with C/C++ and Python </li><li>2+ years of experience with RPO mission design </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches </li><li>Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security </li><li>U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</p> <ul> <li>Master's or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline </li><li>2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code </li><li>Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: spacecraft relative navigation, astrodynamics, estimation theory, trajectory optimization, planning and scheduling algorithms </li></ul> <p>COMPENSATION</p> <ul> <li>Colorado Base Salary: $100,000 - $190,000 </li><li>California Base Salary: $115,000 - $200,000 </li><li>Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave </li></ul> <p>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.</p> <p>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Work Location-Ideally, we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. </li><li>Work environment-the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job. </li><li>Physical demands-the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving. </li></ul> <p>This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p>