Rendezvous & Proximity Operations Engineer - Stellar Solutions

Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for government partners. You’ll be a contributing member to a team of engineers and technicians designing and producing mechanical systems solving critical national security problems in a fast-paced environment.

At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers’ critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, project management and strategic planning.

We are currently seeking a senior systems engineer to work on Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) supporting an industry partner. 

Technical capabilities and expertise needed for design or Systems Engineering of these systems:

• Orbit dynamics, flight dynamics, conjunction analysis, mission planning, astrodynamics
• Sensors - optical, radar, LIDAR
• Propulsion - both large delta-V and fine maneuvers
• Attitude knowledge and control for large and fine adjustments
• Robotics - contact, manipulation, adjustments, servicing
• On-board processing and decision making, flight software
• Data storage and transfer
• Communications - RF and optical, real-time and delayed, cross-link and direct to host/parent/ground

Required Qualifications: 

• BS in an engineering discipine with minimum of 5 years experience required, MS in engineering discipline with 10 years experience desired  
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have a current active TS/SCI US government clearance
• Must agree to consent to polygraph, if needed

The typical pay range for this position is USD $180,000 - $240,000 per year, total package. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, retirement plan and other benefits (all included as part of package).