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Orbit Analyst - Software Engineer Kratos Space Training & Cyber United States, Maryland, Riverdale Oct 13, 2026 Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partneridriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.iiWe are seeking an Orbit Analyst to join our flight dynamics software team supporting critical 24x7 space operations and software development. In this role you'll be working with our Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) flight dynamics products to support both internal and external customers.

Primary functions:

Develop & Innovate:

Build and maintain orbit databases for use in COTS flight dynamics products, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical operations. Built from specifications and requirements

Design & Optimize:

Apply and refine orbit design and optimization guidelines for our 24x7 operational systems

Solve Complex Problems:

Analyze customer requirements, identify gaps, and design product enhancements to meet evolving mission needs

Provide Expert Support:

Serve as a technical liaison between users and our flight dynamics products, troubleshooting issues and delivering solutions

Collaborate:

Work directly with customers for product reviews, installations, and testing

Keyword:

C++, Java, SQL, Windows, Linux

Required Experience:

Education:

Master's or Doctorate degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in orbit analysis

Minimum 5 years in application or product development

Technical Expertise:

Strong foundation in orbital mechanics and celestial mechanics

Experience with flight dynamics analysis and operations

Proficiency with COTS flight dynamics software Preferred Skills/Experience Software development experience in C/C++, Python or Java

Familiarity with orbital analysis tools (STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar)

Experience supporting 24x7 operational systems

Background in satellite operations or mission design

Strong customer service and communication skills

Experience with a configuration management system such as Git or Subversion

Experience with the software development lifecycle #LI-Hybrid The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range:

$125,000-$160,000 Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsifrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

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