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Astrodynamics Navigation Engineer

Logos SpaceMountain View or San Diego
On-site Full-time

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Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain robust C++ libraries for astrodynamics, propagation, and related navigation workflows. Create Python tools and/or bindings for analysis, testing, automation, and rapid debugging. Design and implement essential capabilities for time systems, reference frames, coordinate transformations, ephemerides, mission geometry, and maneuver modeling. Implement and refine force models pertinent to LEO operations, including gravity harmonics, solar radiation pressure, third-body perturbations, atmospheric drag, antenna thrust, and maneuver impacts. Establish numerical propagation infrastructure with clearly defined interfaces for integrators, step-size control, event detection, and uncertainty propagation. Develop event-finding and geometry functionality for eclipse transitions, contact windows, maneuver opportunities, operational boundaries, and other mission-critical conditions.

About the job

About Logos Space

Logos Space is building a proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite constellation to deliver reliable, high-performance connectivity for enterprise and government clients worldwide. The Navigation team designs and develops the software and infrastructure that underpin spacecraft timing, astrodynamics, orbit determination, and navigation workflows for both flight and ground systems.

Role Overview

The Astrodynamics Navigation Engineer will help establish the framework for state estimation, trajectory propagation, maneuver planning, and operational decisions that support navigation across Logos Space's flight and ground operations. This work is central to the successful operation of the pLEO satellite constellation.

What You Will Do

  • Design, implement, and validate core astrodynamics software for flight and ground systems
  • Develop shared tools and infrastructure that support analytics, validation, and operational workflows
  • Contribute to or own components such as time systems, reference frames, force modeling, numerical propagation, event detection, maneuver modeling, ephemeris generation, and validation infrastructure, depending on experience
  • Work with cross-functional teams to turn incomplete specifications into reliable software solutions

Who Thrives Here

  • Engineers comfortable with ambiguity and iterative problem-solving
  • Collaborators who communicate well across disciplines

Location

This role is based in Mountain View or San Diego.

About Logos Space

Logos Space is at the forefront of satellite technology, committed to enhancing connectivity for both enterprise and government sectors through innovative solutions in Low Earth Orbit. Our team is passionate about creating resilient infrastructure that supports advanced navigation capabilities, ensuring our satellites operate efficiently and effectively.

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