Develop and validate ground-based and on-board optical navigation systems and flight software for lunar and interplanetary missions. Perform operational analyses, camera calibration, and image processing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to define mission requirements.
The engineer will support high-profile interplanetary missions by conducting trajectory analysis, trade studies, and statistical Monte Carlo simulations. They will also perform operational maneuver planning and develop ground navigation software tools for mission design and visualization.
The engineer will perform daily orbit determination solutions, trajectory reconstructions, and covariance analyses to support mission operations. They will also develop and maintain navigation scripts, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and communicate findings to mission teams.
The engineer will support daily orbit determination solutions, trajectory reconstructions, and covariance analyses to ensure mission success. They will also produce trajectory updates, perform tracking data quality assessments, and develop navigation scripts and workflows.
The Senior Optical Navigation Engineer will lead the planning, design, and testing of ground-based and on-board optical navigation systems for interplanetary missions. They will also oversee software strategy, coordinate with mission partners, and provide technical leadership to ensure project objectives are met within schedule and budget.
