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- Senior astrodynamics engineer analyzing orbital dynamics and designing optimized spacecraft trajectories. Using STK, Python, and MATLAB to support advanced space missions.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced orbit dynamics and astrodynamics analysis for space missions
- Conduct spacecraft trajectory design and optimization
- Apply advanced orbital mechanics and perturbation theory to mission analysis
- Perform orbit determination and estimation analysis
- Evaluate and optimize mission trajectories using analytical and computational methods
- Conduct mission design and architecture analyses across a range of mission scenarios
- Utilize Systems Tool Kit (STK) extensively for mission analysis and simulation
- Apply STK modules including Astrogator, Optimizer, Coverage, and Communications
- Develop STK automation and scripting solutions using APIs and STK Connect
- Build and maintain mission analysis models and simulations to support technical decision-making
- Develop advanced engineering analysis tools, models, and simulations using Python and MATLAB
- Apply computational methods to solve complex astrodynamics and mission analysis problems
- Support software development practices, including version control, testing, documentation, and CI/CD
- Lead complex technical analyses and engineering investigations
- Conduct multidisciplinary trade studies evaluating mission architectures and technical alternatives
- Independently identify, analyze, and solve challenging astrodynamics problems
- Present technical findings, recommendations, and analysis results to engineering stakeholders
- Contribute technical expertise to mission design decisions and program development
Requirements
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Must be capable of obtaining the required security clearance
- Must be willing to work at least 50% on-site in Montreal
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
- Bachelor's degree with significant additional relevant experience, typically 9+ years, will also be considered
- Minimum 7 years of professional post-graduation experience directly related to orbit dynamics, astrodynamics, trajectory optimization, and space mission design and analysis
- Expert-level proficiency with STK, including Astrogator, Optimizer, Coverage, and Communications
- Demonstrated experience with STK automation and scripting, including API and STK Connect
- Advanced programming proficiency in Python and MATLAB, with experience developing engineering analysis tools, models, or simulations
- In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of advanced orbital mechanics, perturbation theory, orbit determination and estimation, trajectory optimization, gradient-based optimization methods, and evolutionary optimization methods
- Proven ability to independently lead technical analyses and complex trade studies
- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field with a focus on astrodynamics or orbital mechanics (preferred)
- Experience with GMAT, FreeFlyer, Orekit, or SPICE (preferred)
- Experience with C/C++ programming (preferred)
- Experience with spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) analysis or design (preferred)
- Experience with multi-body dynamics (preferred)
- Experience supporting large satellite constellations (preferred)
- Experience with satellite operations, particularly flight dynamics activities (preferred)
- Experience with software development best practices, including Git, software testing, technical documentation, and CI/CD (preferred)
- Publications or conference presentations in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or related fields (preferred)
Benefits
- Permanent relocation to Montreal preferred
- French language proficiency considered an asset
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