Astrodynamics Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Herndon, VA
Salary: $86,800–$198,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 1662 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Astrodynamics Software Engineer

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The Astrodynamics Software Engineer will join the team to develop software and systems from vision to production-ready status in a fast, agile environment. The role involves identifying system improvements, designing, building, and deploying algorithms for orbital determination, tracking, or space domain awareness. The engineer will ensure solutions consider current architecture, operating environments, and future functionality. Key technical requirements include programming experience with Python and Java, working in Linux or UNIX environments with shell scripting, and utilizing containerized environments like Docker and Kubernetes. Candidates must possess knowledge of orbital mechanics, space object behavior, and CI/CD workflows. The work focuses on solving complex challenges in space situational awareness and orbital analytics, requiring a background in astrophysics or aerospace engineering and a TS/SCI clearance.

Skills

Python Java Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Linux UNIX Shell Scripting AWS Distributed Systems Version Control Orbital Mechanics Astrodynamics Space Domain Awareness

What you'll do

Develop software and systems from initial vision to production-ready status.
Design, build, and deploy algorithms for orbital determination, tracking, or space domain awareness.
Program high-performance solutions using Python in Linux or UNIX environments.
Manage containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD workflows.
Implement architectural approaches to solve complex astrodynamics and orbital mechanics challenges.
Troubleshoot operational issues and perform shell scripting for system maintenance.
Ensure software solutions align with current architecture and future functional enhancements.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience programming with Python.
Experience with academic or professional astrophysics or astrodynamics.
Experience developing software in Linux or UNIX environments, including shell scripting and operational troubleshooting.
Experience working with containerized environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD workflows.
Experience designing, building, and deploying algorithms for orbital determination, tracking, or space domain awareness.
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and space object behavior.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, or Computer Science.
TS/SCI clearance.

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