Astrodynamics Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
17 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $142k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$207,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 1041 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 765 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Astrodynamics Software Engineer

As an Astrodynamics Software Engineer, you will join the team to develop software and systems from initial vision to production-ready solutions in an agile environment. You will be responsible for identifying system improvements, utilizing modern architectural approaches, and ensuring that developed solutions account for current operating environments as well as future functionality. The role involves designing, building, and deploying algorithms specifically for orbital determination, tracking, or space domain awareness. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Python, Java, Linux or UNIX environments, shell scripting, and containerized technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. You will also utilize CI/CD workflows and version control discipline. This position focuses on the technical challenges of orbital mechanics and space object behavior to provide critical capabilities for space situational awareness and orbital analytics within a high-security framework requiring a TS/SCI clearance.

What you'll do

  • Develop software and systems from initial vision to production-ready solutions.
  • Design, build, and deploy algorithms for orbital determination, tracking, or space domain awareness.
  • Develop mission-critical or scientific applications using Python in Linux or UNIX environments.
  • Manage containerized environments including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD workflows.
  • Perform operational troubleshooting and shell scripting to maintain system integrity.
  • Identify and implement system improvements based on current architecture and future requirements.
  • Solve complex client challenges using modern architectural approaches and technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, or Computer Science.
  • 3+ years of experience in astrophysics or astrodynamics.
  • 3+ years of experience using Python for mission-critical or scientific applications.
  • Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX environments, including shell scripting and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD workflows.
  • Experience designing and deploying algorithms for orbital determination, tracking, or space domain awareness.
  • Knowledge of orbital mechanics and space object behavior.
  • 3+ years of experience using Java for mission-critical or scientific applications (preferred).
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems for space situational awareness or orbital analytics (preferred).
  • Experience with enterprise CM pipelines, version control, and release management (preferred).
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph (preferred).
  • IAT Level II Certification (preferred).
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Associate Certification (preferred).

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