Flight Dynamics Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Primary Support Hypersonics, missiles, interceptors,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related technical discipline. At least two years of relevant professional, technical work experience.

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

As a core component of EED, the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics Department (EMFDD) provides flight mechanics expertise for the cislunar domain, multi-objective “traveling salesman” trajectory sequence generation, facility location optimization, and trans-atmospheric flight design for missiles, hyperglide vehicles, and reentry vehicles. Relevant skills include orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design and optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling and simulation. The selected candidate will provide expertise for a wide range of customer flight mechanics needs, supporting analysis, research, and development requests. The work will require candidates to provide deep technical solutions while also collaborating with engineering partners to facilitate integrated solutions for our customers’ hardest problems. Customers will include defense, intelligence, and civil and commercial organizations.

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, Albuquerque, NM, Colorado Springs, CO, Chantilly, VA or Huntsville, AL, offering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility as business needs allow.

Responsibilities

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.

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At least two years of relevant professional, technical work experience.

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Experience in one or more of the following subjects: space mission analysis and design, advanced astrodynamics, algorithm design, software development, or mathematical modeling, multi-objective optimization, trajectory simulation and performance optimization of spacecraft, missiles, and reentry vehicles

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Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB.

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Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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Willing to travel domestically to customer and contractor facilities (approx. 10%)

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This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Requirements

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Five or more years of experience of relevant technical work

Demonstrated technical excellence in the relevant job capabilities and functions

The ability to operate independently, often in the presence of ambiguity, and still deliver high quality, relevant end products to a range of customers

What We Offer

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During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights 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; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

✓Flexible spending accounts

✓Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

✓Relocation assistance

✓Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

✓Education assistance programs

✓An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.