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Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer Lead

NasTech Global, Inc.Chantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 9, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As an Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer Lead at NasTech Global, you'll drive critical orbital analysis and space protection initiatives, leveraging your advanced mathematical and software skills to shape impactful missions. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer with a Master's or Doctorate degree and extensive experience who thrives in a collaborative, on-site environment and is eager to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace challenges. Embrace this opportunity to advance your career and make a significant contribution to national security.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Chantilly, VA, United States
Posted
1 week ago
Linear

Job Description

Job Title: Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer Lead
Location: Chantilly, VA(Onsite)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
Job Type: Full Time
Top Skills
Experience as a lead performer for orbital analysis, visualization development, and space protection and threat analyses for an integrated team
Experience in advanced mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical methods to develop complex models
Experience with space data processing, correlation, propagation, and association to inform mission planning and tasking activities
Experience with software tools used in astrodynamics such as Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, Python, including libraries such as Astropy, Java, C, and C++
Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics and 10+ years of experience as an aerospace engineer, or Doctorate degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics and 5+ years of experience as an aerospace engineer
Qualifications
Experience as a lead performer for orbital analysis, visualization development, and space protection and threat analyses for an integrated team
Experience in advanced mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical methods to develop complex models
Experience with space data processing, correlation, propagation, and association to inform mission planning and tasking activities
Experience with software tools used in astrodynamics such as Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, Python, including libraries such as Astropy, Java, C, and C++
Experience assessing and mitigating risks associated with space missions, including collision avoidance, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution
Top Secret clearance
Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics and 10+ years of experience as an aerospace engineer, or Doctorate degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics and 5+ years of experience as an aerospace engineer
Thanks and Regards,
Murali Sharma

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