Senior Astrodynamics Engineer
Turion Space - Remote - Irvine, CA
Posted Jun 10, 2026
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- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $116,543 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +9.8% - Much faster than average
Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
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- Early From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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About this role
Senior Astrodynamics Engineer Remote - Irvine, CA 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 - 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: - Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) - Unscented Kalman Filters (UKF) - Batch Least Squares - Stochastic filtering and smoothing methods - Build and validate inertial propagation and perturbation models, including: - Gravitational models - Atmospheric drag - Solar radiation pressure (SRP) - N-body perturbations - Conduct maneuver planning and trajectory analysis for: - Collision avoidance - Station-keeping - Orbit transfers - Rendezvous operations - Support conjunction analysis and space debris mitigation activities. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate navigation and OD systems into broader spacecraft architectures. - Lead modeling and simulation efforts s
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