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Kforce

Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer Lead

McLean, VA, United States

$112,000 to $225,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $112,000 to $225,000 USD / year
Experience: Doctorate in one of these disciplines with 5+ years of aerospace engineering experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 11, 2026

Original job description

Kforce's client in McLean, VA is seeking an Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer Lead to provide technical leadership and advanced analysis supporting complex space and aerospace systems.

Summary:

This role focuses on astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, space situational awareness, space protection, threat analysis, mission planning, and aerospace modeling and simulation. You'll evaluate emerging technologies, develop complex analytical models, assess mission risks, and work closely with software and engineering teams to advance space capabilities. The ideal candidate is a senior aerospace engineer or astrodynamics subject matter expert with extensive experience in orbital analysis, space data processing, mathematical modeling, and mission analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead orbital analysis, visualization, space protection, and threat-analysis activities
Perform advanced astrodynamics and orbital mechanics modeling to support mission planning and decision-making
Process and analyze space data, including correlation, propagation, and association
Develop complex mathematical models using calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical methods
Use Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, Python, and other technical tools to model and analyze aerospace systems
Assess mission risks involving collision avoidance, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution
Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to aerospace and space systems
Provide technical leadership for astrodynamics and space-related engineering activities
Perform space protection and adversarial threat analyses
Collaborate directly with software engineers to translate astrodynamics requirements and analysis into software capabilities
Support distributed engineering teams in developing and improving advanced space technologies
Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a related discipline with 10+ years of aerospace engineering experience, or

Doctorate in one of these disciplines with 5+ years of aerospace engineering experience

Demonstrated experience leading orbital analysis, visualization development, space protection, and threat analysis for multidisciplinary teams
Experience with space data processing, correlation, propagation, and association supporting mission planning and tasking
Experience identifying and mitigating risks associated with space missions, including collision avoidance, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Experience applying advanced mathematics, including:

Calculus
Differential equations
Linear algebra
Numerical methods

Experience with astrodynamics software and programming tools such as:

Systems Tool Kit (STK)
MATLAB
Python, including libraries such as Astropy
Java
C/C++

Preferred:

Extensive astrodynamics domain analysis supporting software development and engineering efforts
Knowledge of the space environment and its impact on spacecraft, including radiation, micrometeoroids, and orbital debris
Knowledge of feedback control and classical mechanics
Familiarity with space regulations, licensing requirements, and international agreements
Experience partnering directly with software engineering teams to investigate, develop, and enhance technical capabilities
Experience supporting geographically distributed engineering teams

Deep knowledge of orbital dynamics and celestial mechanics, including:

Kepler's laws
Orbital perturbations
Orbital maneuvers
Elliptical, circular, and geostationary orbits

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Decision making
The MathWorks MATLAB
Python
Leadership
Statistics
Aerospace engineering
Process data
Oracle Java
C
C++
Software development

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