Principal Astrodynamics Engineer
Remote- Irvine, CARemote
Posted May 25, 2026
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Astrodynamics Engineer – Orbit Determination Specialist to lead the development of high-fidelity orbit determination and astronautics capabilities for a world-class commercial astronautics' library. In this role, you will design and implement advanced estimation algorithms, support mission analysis activities, and collaborate closely with software engineers, product teams, and mission operators. You will play a critical role in ensuring the technical excellence, scalability, and operational reliability of our astronautics platform. This position is ideal for someone with deep expertise in orbital mechanics, state estimation, and spacecraft mission operations who enjoys solving complex aerospace problems in a fast-moving environment. What You'll Do
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Serve as the astronautics lead for a commercial-grade astronautics software library. - Develop, test, and deploy high-fidelity orbit determination (OD) algorithms and applications. - Design scalable, production-quality OD pipelines and services using C++. - Implement advanced state estimation techniques including:
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Extended Kalman Filters (EKF)
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Unscented Kalman Filters (UKF)