Aerospace Engineer, Flight Mechanics

About the Role

Join a proven team working on the next generation of launch vehicles providing access to space. This is an opportunity to utilize strong mathematical and programming skills to perform launch vehicle Flight Mechanics analysis in support of National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions for the U.S. Government.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain required environmental and vehicle models and integrate them with flight software to perform nominal and Monte Carlo dispersed software guided launch vehicle trajectory simulations.
• Process simulation data and perform Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and trajectory/performance analyses to ensure compliance with mission design requirements.
• Integrate in-house simulation tools with Launch Service Provider (LSP) production flight software for high fidelity GNC/trajectory performance simulations.
• Interface with LSP personnel and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities.
• Participate in related LSP technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings.
• Document and present responsible Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) activities and analyses.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
• Strong technical understanding in orbital mechanics, vehicle dynamics, GNC, aerodynamics, and rocket propulsion.
• Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with C/C++, Fortran, and Matlab.
• Working experience in launch vehicle analyses is preferred.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree plus 5-7 years of experience, OR a Master's degree plus 3-5 years of experience, OR a Ph.D. plus 0-2 years of experience.
• A STEM degree is preferred.