Principal Orbit Analyst/Product Developer

Job Description:

Ready for What’s Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.

We are currently looking for a Principal Orbit Analyst/Product Developer for our Lanham, MD or Colorado Springs, CO office who is responsible for performing software development for a flight dynamics software product as well as performing orbit analysis and providing satellite mission engineering support.

Primary functions:

• Perform orbit database development for use in COTS flight dynamics products
• Analyze customer requirements to identify unmet requirements, including with respect to proposal efforts
• Design and develop COTS product enhancements as required to satisfy customer requirements and appeal to the marketplace
• Interface with users of COTS flight dynamics product and solve reported issues
• Support both internal and external users of COTS Flight Dynamics product
• Travel to customer locations for reviews, installation, and testing of COTS products (2-4 weeks per year total is nominal)

Experience and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the flight dynamics process for orbital spacecraft
• Experience designing complex software systems
• Experience coding in C, C++ or similar language

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with day-to-day operations of a satellite
• Experience with a configuration management system such as Git or Subversion

Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $156,000-$190,000

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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From: Kratos Defense