Astrodynamics and Spacecraft Dynamics Expert

6 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Astrodynamics and Spacecraft Dynamics Expert to join our team at The Aerospace Corporation. In this role, you will be responsible for providing expertise on a wide range of customer flight mechanics needs, supporting both analysis and research and development requests.

You will work closely with our team of engineers to develop new capabilities to service customer requests, including creating stand-alone services and ready-to-integrate submodules. Additionally, you will perform research and development to cultivate and maintain a healthy and modern internal tool base.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, and trajectory design, as well as experience working with numerical methods and optimization approaches. Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to operate independently, often in the presence of ambiguity.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The estimated salary for this role is $135,000 - $155,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.



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