Astrodynamics Engineer, Senior

Job ID: 2616994

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

Join a mission-driven analysis team supporting multiple satellite programs at the forefront of national innovation. Our team is driving development of novel satellite missions that directly support national priorities. Operating within a supportive Government environment, we benefit from frequent direct access to senior Government decision-makers.

SAIC is seeking Astrodynamics Engineers to skillfully solve complex modeling and simulation challenges to deliver critical analyses. Our multi-discipline team collaborates to deliver comprehensive actionable insights to our customers. Success requires expertise in astrodynamics and/or orbit determination, as well as the ability to use programming languages such as Python or C++.

At SAIC’s location in Chantilly, Virginia, our Astrodynamics Engineers work side-by-side with experts in propulsion, radars, optics, AI/ML, cloud computing, GPUs and more. Astrodynamics Engineers with experience including orbit maneuver design, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, maneuver detection, conjunction assessment, and High Performance Computing, will be especially well-prepared to excel. The team’s responsibilities include:

• Independent trade studies and technical assessments
• Evaluating results provided by external teams
• Identifying new concepts
• Presenting actionable technical briefings to customers
• Additionally, our astrodynamics analysts may routinely support other prime contracts as-necessary

Qualifications

Education:

• In the field(s) of Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical area - Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and 2 years related experience
• Ability to program in Python or C++, or to very quickly learn by transferring skills from a different language
• Must be able to collaborate well with other engineers in a mutually supportive environment
• Must be able to refine analyses if necessary in response to formal internal and external peer reviews

Clearance:

• TS/SCI, should have current or be able to pass CI polygraph test

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.