Aerospace Engineer -Java, J2EE, MATLAB, Python, COTS, GOTS

JOB ID: JB-ASE-SAS20190826-110421-1852142

CLIENT NAME: Confidential Client. Client Details will be disclosed to the candidate / contractor upon successful initial screening..

JOB LOCATION: Chantilly, VA

DURATION: Direct-Hire by the CLIENT.

JOB TYPE: DIRECT HIRE BY END-CLIENT (PERM)

WORK AUTHORIZATION: US CITZ & GC ONLY

RATE: $ OPEN - Based on this requirement details and expectations from the client, please have the candidate to Quote his/her Annual Compensation expectation based on skills & experience and per market. We will forward it to our client. As per our Client policies, we are not supposed to discuss the compensations with the candidate. Our client and candidate will further negotiate between themselves.

JOB TITLE: Aerospace Engineer -Java, J2EE, MATLAB, Python, COTS, GOTS

JOB DESCR:

Essential Functions:


The Aerospace Engineer leads a dynamic software engineering team developing cutting edge analysis and decision support tools. The aerospace engineer will support software development for ongoing J2EE development projects, to be responsible for developing astrodynamics-based solutions using Agile/Scrum software development methodologies, and to perform evaluations of COTS/GOTS/Open Source software products from business and technical perspectives.



Qualifications:

0 to 2 years of experience performing astrodynamics modeling, simulation, and analysis.
1+ year of experience using astrodynamics modeling tools including COTS (STK, ODTK, FreeFlyer), GOTS (GMAT, USAF Astro Standards), open source (Orekit), or custom software (e.g. MATLAB, Python).
1+ years of experience with satellite or spacecraft operations.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
Demonstrated experience with scripting languages to automate astrodynamic computations (MATLAB, Perl, VBScript).
Ability to perform in a high intensity, quick reaction environment.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired Skills:

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with working with a software development team.
Experience with specific astrodynamics tasks such as orbit determination, trajectory design and maneuver planning, attitude determination and control, or conjunction assessment and collision avoidance.
Experience working in an operational environment and timelines supporting anomaly resolution teams.
Experience in operating spacecraft in all orbital regimes (LEO, HEO, GEO).
Experience with space mission concept studies or spacecraft system engineering.
Software development skills and experience using Java, C/C++, Python, .NET, or coding languages.
Strong oral and written communication skills.


Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Software development skills and experience using Java, C/C++, Python, .NET, or coding languages.
Experience in operating spacecraft in all orbital regimes (LEO, HEO, GEO).

1+ experience in using astrodynamics modeling tools including COTS (STK, ODTK, FreeFlyer), GOTS (GMAT, USAF Astro Standards), open source (Orekit), or custom software (e.g. MATLAB, Python).

Screening Questions:

Do you have an active DoD TS clearance?
Seniority Level - Associate
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

RELOCATION: LOCALS & NON-LOCALS ARE OK.,Relocation Assistance Available: Subject to review by the Client. Possible for ideal candidate

TRAVEL: OCCASIONAL / LIMITED TRAVEL AS & WHEN NEEDED.

Interview Mode: In-person Interview after initial Phone / Video Screening.

Job Category & Industry: Information Technology

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

Full-time Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Vegatron Systems, a Talent Transformation Staffing & Recruitment firm backed by a decade of experience in creating a global network of highly adept intelligent workforce that can help your organization achieve mission-critical projects and goals.

We have a strong passion for recruiting! There is no better feeling than finding that perfect, life changing opportunity for a candidate and for the customer. We have built teams from the ground up, and find it very exciting to be fortunate enough to help startups and IPO companies find great talent that best fits their needs and culture.

It would be an immense pleasure to collaborate and work with you towards a Common Goal - Hiring the Right Resource.