ANSYS, Inc.
Senior Astrodynamics Engineer - Exton, PA
ANSYS, Inc., Exton, Pennsylvania, United States,
Date:
Oct 14, 2024Location:
Exton, PA, US, 19341Company:
AnsysRequisition #:
15254Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human AdvancementWhen visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.SummaryAnsys Government Initiatives (AGI) is seeking an experienced, top-performing Senior Astrodynamics Engineer to contribute to the design and development of its Systems Tool Kit (STK) Astrogator tool. Astrogator provides everything mission planners need to develop, optimize, and validate flight-ready trajectory solutions and reveals mission-critical insights that can decrease overall program costs. In this role, the Senior Astrodynamics Engineer will work closely with contributors to our other flight dynamics product, Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK). ODTK provides highly accurate orbit estimates from processing real or simulated tracking data and is used throughout the engineering life cycle, from mission design through operations. In this role, the Senior Astrodynamics Engineer will use their expertise to develop strategic plans, refine requirements, and implement software solutions to achieve development objectives.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesConducts extensive astrodynamics domain research and analysis in support of software development effortsActs as a technical reference across groups or productsWorks directly within the software to investigate and improve software capabilitiesWorks with customers or proxies to assess needs and develop solutionsDevelops, employs and maintains best through technical reviews and mentoringProduces and delivers technical presentations for industry conferences and internal trainingOperates without direct supervision and functions as an organizational leaderMay be responsible for line management of a small technical team, but primary duties are of an individual technical natureMS from an astrodynamics program, plus 6 years of astrodynamics domain experience, or a PhD focused in astrodynamicsFamiliarity with software development and coding practicesAbility to develop expertise in commercial aerospace software developmentA track record of delivering state-of-the-art results on complex problemsPreferred Qualifications & SkillsFluency with software development and coding practices, in particular C++, C#, etc.Specialized knowledge in one or more of the following subject matter areas:Station-keeping in Earth (LEO/GEO), lunar or cislunar orbitsRendezvous, relative motion and proximity operationsSemi-analytic theory and propagation methodsMulti-body dynamics and dynamical systems theoryLow-thrust trajectory optimizationGeneral trajectory optimizationOptimal controlAttitude control & determinationStrong mathematical background, partial derivatives, coordinate systems and transformsOperational experience in spacecraft flight dynamicsProven research skills within the astrodynamics communityExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to drive success across teams and geographies, and to mentor othersAt Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys.INCLUSION IS AT OUR COREWe believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYSAt Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on.CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BEAnsys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (Belgium, China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.comAnsys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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Oct 14, 2024Location:
Exton, PA, US, 19341Company:
AnsysRequisition #:
15254Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human AdvancementWhen visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.SummaryAnsys Government Initiatives (AGI) is seeking an experienced, top-performing Senior Astrodynamics Engineer to contribute to the design and development of its Systems Tool Kit (STK) Astrogator tool. Astrogator provides everything mission planners need to develop, optimize, and validate flight-ready trajectory solutions and reveals mission-critical insights that can decrease overall program costs. In this role, the Senior Astrodynamics Engineer will work closely with contributors to our other flight dynamics product, Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK). ODTK provides highly accurate orbit estimates from processing real or simulated tracking data and is used throughout the engineering life cycle, from mission design through operations. In this role, the Senior Astrodynamics Engineer will use their expertise to develop strategic plans, refine requirements, and implement software solutions to achieve development objectives.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesConducts extensive astrodynamics domain research and analysis in support of software development effortsActs as a technical reference across groups or productsWorks directly within the software to investigate and improve software capabilitiesWorks with customers or proxies to assess needs and develop solutionsDevelops, employs and maintains best through technical reviews and mentoringProduces and delivers technical presentations for industry conferences and internal trainingOperates without direct supervision and functions as an organizational leaderMay be responsible for line management of a small technical team, but primary duties are of an individual technical natureMS from an astrodynamics program, plus 6 years of astrodynamics domain experience, or a PhD focused in astrodynamicsFamiliarity with software development and coding practicesAbility to develop expertise in commercial aerospace software developmentA track record of delivering state-of-the-art results on complex problemsPreferred Qualifications & SkillsFluency with software development and coding practices, in particular C++, C#, etc.Specialized knowledge in one or more of the following subject matter areas:Station-keeping in Earth (LEO/GEO), lunar or cislunar orbitsRendezvous, relative motion and proximity operationsSemi-analytic theory and propagation methodsMulti-body dynamics and dynamical systems theoryLow-thrust trajectory optimizationGeneral trajectory optimizationOptimal controlAttitude control & determinationStrong mathematical background, partial derivatives, coordinate systems and transformsOperational experience in spacecraft flight dynamicsProven research skills within the astrodynamics communityExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to drive success across teams and geographies, and to mentor othersAt Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys.INCLUSION IS AT OUR COREWe believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYSAt Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on.CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BEAnsys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (Belgium, China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.comAnsys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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