Aerospace Engineer for Trajectory Optimization

5 days ago


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

A Trajectory Optimization Analyst is needed at The Aerospace Corporation, a trusted partner to the nation's space programs.

We are solving the hardest problems with unmatched technical expertise and operating a federally funded research and development center engaging across all aspects of space, delivering innovative solutions for defense, civil, and commercial customers.

  • The position will provide trajectory analysis and optimization support for spacecraft, launch, reentry vehicles, hypersonic vehicles, and missiles, for Earth-centric, cislunar, and occasionally interplanetary missions.

This role requires strong written and oral communication skills, teamwork, organizational, time management, and project management skills, flexibility, interpersonal skills, and behavior consistent with the company's values.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Solving flight mechanics, orbit mechanics, and astrodynamics problems.
  • Performing trajectory simulation and performance optimization of spacecraft, launch vehicles, upper stages, missiles, hypersonic vehicles, and reentry vehicles.

Requirements:

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

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending 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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