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Astrodynamics Engineer

Botany, New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-29

Core

Design, test, and implement orbital dynamics computations for online Command and Control systems to enable efficient orbit changes and scenario analysis for spacecraft.

Role type

Astrodynamics Engineer (IC)

Builds

Online C2 systems for satellite monitoring, maintenance, and protection

Domain

Aerospace / Orbital Mechanics / Space Operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Orbital mechanics analysis, Propagation algorithms (analytical, numerical, hybrid), Orbit change optimization, Systems integration, GNC collaboration, Algorithm testing and validation

Preferred skills

Proximity manoeuvres, Formation flying, Spacecraft attitude dynamics, Mission planning, CI/CD pipelines, AI LLMs for technical development

Technologies

GMAT, STK, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Rust, C++, Elixir/Erlang, Git, GitHub

Responsibilities

Identify orbital scenarios for online Command and Control systems; Design and test solutions using various propagation approaches; Determine efficient means for large orbit changes; Verify and validate proposed solutions; Integrate solutions into online systems; Collaborate with GNC team on spacecraft capabilities and control authority; Stay current with emerging orbital mechanics techniques

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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