Orbital Mechanics Engineer

3 weeks ago


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

The Aerospace Corporation is a leading provider of technical solutions to the nation's space programs. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.

Job Description:

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
What We Offer

A competitive compensation package ($115,000 - $140,000 per annum), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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