Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineering Director with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Number: R Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineering Director
Key Role: Act as a leader to contribute to the development of mission-critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing leading-edge aerospace te chn ology. Leverage expertise in astrodynamics and space situational awareness ( SSA ) to develop creative space control solutions that directly impact the warfighter. Work with and provide leadership to a large community of developers and engineers across the firm and collaborate with the client to deliver world-class solutions to develop new aerospace te chn ologies. Apply expertise in evaluating new te chn ologies, performing space protection and threat analyses, and improving the design and development of aerospace systems. Provide leadership and knowledge to help the client expand and improve their capabilities to protect national security, its assets, and the warfighter. Basic Qualifications: 10+ years of experience as an Aerospace Engineer leading teams in Space Systems Engineering Solutions and Sof tware Development
Experience as a leader and lead performer for orbital analysis, visualization development, space protection, and threat analyses for an integrated team
Experience in mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical methods to develop complex models
Experience with space data processing, correlation, propagation, and asso cia tion to inform mission planning and tasking activities
Experience with sof tware tools used in astrodynamics, such as Systems Tool Kit ( STK ) , MATLAB, and Python, including libraries such as Astropy, Java, C, and C++
Experience assessing and mitigating risks asso cia ted with space missions, including collision avoidance, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution
Top Secret clearance Bachelor's degree Additional Qualifications: Experience c ond ucting extensive astrodynamics domain analysis in support of sof tware development efforts Knowledge of the space environment and its effects on spacecraft, including radiation, micrometeoroids, and space debris
Knowledge of orbital dynamics, including Kepler's laws, orbital perturbations, orbital maneuvers, and celestial mechanics, including orbit types such as elliptical, circular, and geostationary, and their properties
Knowledge of space regulations, licensing requirements, and international agreements governing space activities
Knowledge of feedback control and classic mechanics
Ability to work with a team across multiple locations and functions
Possession of excellent interpersonal skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics preferred Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $158,800.00 to $295,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. EEO Commitment We're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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