Space Systems Trajectory Expert

4 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Why Join Our Team?

The Aerospace Corporation is a dynamic and innovative organization that offers exciting opportunities for career advancement. As a Flight Dynamics Engineer, you will have the chance to work on challenging projects and collaborate with a talented team of experts.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Flight Dynamics Engineer to join our team in the Enterprise Effects Division (EED). As a core component of EED, the Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department (EOFDD) provides flight mechanics expertise for launch vehicles and space vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and optimize trajectories for launch vehicles and spacecraft
  • Analyze and model the performance of vehicles with chemical and/or electric propulsion
  • Develop concepts of operations and tactics, techniques, and procedures for space systems
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related disciplines (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
  • 0-1 year of industry work experience
  • Graduate level coursework in flight mechanics, astrodynamics, maneuver optimization, trajectory optimization, launch vehicle trajectory design, hypersonic vehicle modeling, or general trajectory modeling and simulation
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions.



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