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Navigation Engineer III

IDR, Inc. · Westminster, CO · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineering$116k–$148k/yrFull-time

Position Overview

This role focuses on developing navigation algorithms and performing detailed spacecraft navigation analyses. You’ll work with a technically diverse team to evaluate estimation approaches and advance both new and legacy navigation solutions within a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

  • 5–8 years of professional experience in spacecraft navigation, orbit determination, or related astrodynamics roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience applying Kalman filters or related state estimation techniques, including basic tuning and troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency with at least one major navigation/astrodynamics tool (e.g., MONTE, FreeFlyer, ODTK, GMAT, STK).
  • Working knowledge of tracking measurements (range, Doppler, angles, GPS, optical) and their impact on accuracy and observability.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization

Pay

$115,500 – 148,400/year

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