Optimization Analyst for Aerospace Systems

1 week ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Trajectory Optimization Analyst to join our team.

This position will be responsible for providing trajectory analysis and optimization support for various aerospace projects, including spacecraft, launch vehicles, and missiles.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering, mathematics, and programming languages such as C, C++, Fortran, Python, and MATLAB.

Responsibilities:

  • Performing trajectory simulations and optimizing performance of aerospace systems.
  • Developing and implementing new algorithms and tools for trajectory optimization.

Requirements:

  • A Master's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics.
  • 0-1 year of industry work experience.
  • Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics, optimal control, flight mechanics, and trajectory modeling.
  • Proficiency in programming languages C, C++, Fortran, Python, MATLAB, or experience in a Unix environment.
  • Working knowledge of optimization theory.

Salary: $150,000 - $220,000 per annum, based on location, and this position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance/Top Secret, issued by the US government, and U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.



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