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Astrodynamics Engineer (Contract)

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💎 Seniority level: Middle, 4+ years

📍 Location: United States

🔍 Industry: Aerospace

🏢 Company: Perceptive Space Systems

⏳ Experience: 4+ years

🪄 Skills: PythonCloud ComputingGitMachine LearningC++CI/CD

Requirements:
  • Strong proficiency in state estimation techniques, including Kalman filtering (EKF, UKF) and batch filtering.
  • Expertise in non-linear optimization and computational mathematics.
  • Proficient in Python AND C/C++.
  • Experience working with GNSS, radar, lidar, and camera data, including sensor calibration and error modeling in real-world applications/projects.
  • Experience with modern software engineering practices: version control (Git), CI/CD, cloud-based workflows, and peer review.
  • 4+ years of industry experience with a Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement probabilistic filtering techniques (e.g., Kalman, Extended Kalman, Particle Filters) for robust real-time state estimation and uncertainty modeling.
  • Develop sensor fusion algorithms that integrate data from multiple modalities, such as GNSS,  LiDAR, radar, and cameras, to estimate real-time state estimation and tracking.
  • Develop algorithms for outlier rejection, fault detection, and state smoothing.
  • Contribute to architecture development, concept-of-operations, and technology trade studies.
  • Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to explore machine learning-enhanced state estimation techniques
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