Interested in being a part of a team of engineers in the design, fabrication and testing of ground, air, and space advanced electro-optical systems? Do you have experience in software development, astrodynamics, orbital mechanics and Space Domain Awareness? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Space Domain Software Engineer to join our Southwest Division’s Advanced Systems Group in Albuquerque, NM. Join our team in developing new ideas and implementing existing designs.

This position will include a mix of technical, program and software development skills to develop optical systems. The ideal candidate will be capable of utilizing their project leadership skills in managing the technical team for the design, fabrication and testing of advanced systems for the Defense Industry. Come join an exciting employee-owned company solving complex problems of national security!

As a Space Domain Software Engineer with ARA you will:

• Develop software for Space Domain Awareness technologies.
• Model and analyze orbital scenarios.
• Provide subject matter expertise for business capture and customer interactions.
• Work with electro-optics, lasers, telescopes, optics, cameras, sensors, and pointing.
• Integration and testing of system design.
• Develop technology demonstrations and field-testing campaigns.
• Work with the defense industry and military customers.

Experience and Skills Required:

• US citizen with an active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
• Master’s in aerospace engineering, physics or related field
• Proficiency in Python and common libraries (e.g. NumPy, SciPy)
• Proficiency with STK, FreeFlyer or similar
• Deep understanding of orbital mechanics equations and mathematics
• Strong system engineering hardware background
• Team player with excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to understand and solve complex problems
• Interest in learning new engineering tools and understanding of all fields of engineering

Preferences:

• Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance
• Experience in observational Space Domain Awareness and orbit determination

Job Location:

• Onsite in Albuquerque, NM

Experience

• Less than 2 year(s): Relevant work experience

Education

• Masters or better in Aerospace Engineering or related field

• Masters or better in Physics or related field

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)