Navigation Engineer (5-8 yrs)

Advanced Space Full-time Hybrid

Were going to the Moon. Think youve got what it takes

About the Role

At Advanced Space were enabling humanitys return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. Were looking for aNavigation Engineer with 58 years of experience to help develop advanced spacecraft navigation solutions for some of the most ambitious missions in the space industry.

In this role youll develop navigation algorithms perform orbit determination analyses and support mission-critical navigation systems across multiple flight programs. Youll contribute to missions including NASAs CAPSTONE spacecraft operating in a Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) around the Moon and Oracle AFRLs lunar space situational awareness mission while helping shape the future of cislunar exploration.

Were looking for someone who thrives in technically challenging environments enjoys solving complex astrodynamics problems and is excited to contribute to missions that are flying todaynot just concepts.

This position is open to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents) only. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About Advanced Space

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration development and settlement of space through innovative software mission services and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASAs CAPSTONE mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRLs Oracle mission were helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial civil and national security customers.

Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly collaborate across disciplines and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If youre passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space youll fit right in.

What Youll Actually Do

Develop and analyze spacecraft navigation solutions.

Perform orbit determination trajectory reconstruction covariance analysis and spacecraft navigation assessments that support mission planning flight operations and mission success.

Build robust estimation architectures.

Configure tune and validate Kalman filters and other estimation techniques for radiometric optical and GPS navigation. Develop and maintain force models measurement models and navigation toolchains that support complex mission environments.

Support mission operations.

Contribute to navigation flight operations through routine orbit determination updates console support trajectory monitoring and operational procedure improvements. Help ensure accurate spacecraft state estimation throughout mission execution.

Collaborate across engineering teams.

Work closely with mission design software systems engineering and flight dynamics teams while communicating navigation analyses technical recommendations and mission performance to customers and internal stakeholders.

Help shape future missions.

Support navigation planning technical task identification proposal development and internal research initiatives that advance Advanced Spaces navigation capabilities and future exploration programs.

Who Thrives Here

• You have 58 years of experience in spacecraft navigation orbit determination astrodynamics or a closely related discipline.
• You have experience performing orbit determination trajectory reconstruction and covariance analysis.
• Youre comfortable configuring tuning and validating Kalman filters or other state estimation techniques.
• You have hands-on experience with industry-standard astrodynamics and navigation tools such as MONTE FreeFlyer ODTK GMAT or STK.
• You understand tracking measurements including range Doppler optical observations GPS or angles-only measurements and how they impact navigation performance.
• You have experience using Python MATLAB or similar tools to automate navigation analyses and data processing.
• You communicate technical concepts clearly and can present navigation analyses to engineers customers and mission teams.
• You enjoy collaborating across engineering disciplines and contributing to technically challenging missions.
• You take ownership. When you see a challenge you work with the team to solve it.

Bonus Points if You Have Experience With

• Leading or supporting spacecraft flight operations
• Navigation support during spacecraft development programs
• Cislunar NRHO Lagrange point or three-body orbit navigation
• MONTE astrodynamics toolkit
• Timing systems clock errors and navigation error source analysis
• Proposal development or IRAD activities
• An active or previous security clearance
• A Masters degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering Astrodynamics Physics Mathematics or a related field

Success is Measured By

• Delivering accurate reliable navigation solutions throughout mission development and operations.
• Producing high-quality orbit determination analyses and state estimation results.
• Building and maintaining robust navigation architectures for complex spacecraft missions.
• Supporting successful navigation flight operations and mission execution.
• Collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Contributing to proposals technology development and future mission concepts that expand Advanced Spaces capabilities.

Why Join Advanced Space

• Work on real missions that are shaping the future of lunar and deep-space exploration.
• Help develop navigation solutions for cutting-edge spacecraft and mission concepts.
• Collaborate with some of the industrys top experts in astrodynamics autonomy and mission design.
• Be part of a growing company where your technical contributions have a direct impact on mission success.
• Join a team thats passionate about delivering innovation to orbitand beyond.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $115500$148400 (based on experience qualifications and location)
• Signing bonus
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Company-sponsored medical benefits and 401(k)
• Flexible time off
• Relocation assistance

Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.