Remote RPO Algorithms Engineer

Summary

The job is for a space technology engineer at True Anomaly, responsible for mission design activities and developing robust algorithms for RPO, trajectory optimization, and optimal planning and scheduling. The position offers a base salary between $158,000 and $210,000, along with benefits including health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
• Experienced with C/C++ and Python
• 4+ years of experience with RPO and trajectory design
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches

Responsibilities

• Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various trajectory algorithms and RPO approaches
• Develop and implement robust RPO, trajectory optimization, and optimal planning and scheduling algorithms in C++
• Perform statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, linear covariance analysis) to support maneuver planning and proximity operations
• Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation
• Work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code
• Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: trajectory optimization, planning and scheduling algorithms, astrodynamics, relative navigation

Benefits

• Base Salary: $158,000-$210,000
• Equity + Benefits. including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave