Navigation Engineer, Lunar Navigation Systems – Temporary

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. Provide technical leadership in spacecraft navigation systems, mission design, and analysis .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $165,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in spacecraft navigation systems and mission design, with a strong focus on analysis and simulation techniques. Proficient in Python and MATLAB, with a solid background in satellite navigation systems and effective communication skills.

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Spacecraft Navigation SystemsAnalysis And SimulationPython ProficiencyMATLAB ProficiencySatellite Navigation Systems

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Hard Skills

Analysis And SimulationPython ProficiencyMATLAB ProficiencyC Programming LanguageFlight Software DevelopmentSystems EngineeringRequirements DevelopmentVerification TechniquesSpacecraft Flight DynamicsProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

FreeFlyerGMATODTKJiraConfluenceBitbucket

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipGovernment Background Check

Industry Keywords

Mission DesignNavigation TechniquesCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical LeadershipCorporate Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership in spacecraft navigation systems, mission design, and analysis
Partner with team members and become fluent in mission tools
Perform analysis and simulation of novel navigation techniques for future mission and systems requirements
Prepare technical presentations and documentation
Document and communicate work to peers and customers through informal forums and potentially conference and journal publications
Manage communications between customers, team members, peers, and senior management
Develop relationships with customers and team members to ensure delivery of the corporate promise
Promote corporate culture and foster collaboration and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, physics, or related discipline
10+ years of experience performing analysis and simulation of navigation techniques to achieve future mission and systems requirements
10+ years of experience with satellite navigation systems, measurements, and processing techniques
Proficiency in Python
Proficiency in MATLAB
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Successful completion of a government background check
U.S. citizenship
Master's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field (desired)
Experience with Flight Software (FSW) development (desired)
Systems engineering including requirements development and verification (desired)
Proficiency in C programming language (desired)
Experience leading and implementing software development projects in a related field (desired)
Experience with FreeFlyer, GMAT, ODTK, or other mission design and analysis tools (desired)
Experience using Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket or similar productivity/organization tools (desired)
Spacecraft flight dynamics experience/knowledge (desired)
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
Company Paid Life/AD&D
Tuition Assistance
Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony
Free Mental Health Therapy