Aerospace Flight Dynamics Specialist

3 weeks ago


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

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.

Flight Dynamics Engineer Position

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.

Responsibilities:
  • Trajectory design and optimization for launch vehicles and spacecraft for missions operating in LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO, and other earth-centric regimes
  • Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics analysis including orbit propagation and maneuver design and optimization for orbit transfer, stationkeeping, graveyard, disposal, and reentry events
  • Analysis of vehicles with chemical and/or electric propulsion
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
Competitive Compensation Package

$115,000 - $140,000 per annum. Benefits include 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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