Spaceflight Mechanics Associate Director

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, US
Base: $185,100.00 - $277,600.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Flight mechanics expertise
Atmospheric flight
Cislunar mission design
** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Director for its Spaceflight Mechanics division, focusing on providing strategic vision and leadership in flight mechanics for various national space programs. The role requires extensive technical expertise in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, and a collaborative leadership style. **

Job Summary

  • The Enterprise Effects Division drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise, leveraging its array of engineering disciplines.
  • The Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics Department provides flight mechanics expertise for multi-domain effects supporting a broad customer base, specializing in atmospheric flight, cislunar mission design, and multi-objective spacecraft maneuver strategies.
  • The company offers a competitive compensation package including comprehensive health care, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, a 401(k) plan with company-paid benefit, and professional growth opportunities.

Matching Summary

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** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Director for its Spaceflight Mechanics division, focusing on providing strategic vision and leadership in flight mechanics for various national space programs. The role requires extensive technical expertise in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, and a collaborative leadership style. **

Salary

Base: $185,100.00 - $277,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, education assistance programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • flight mechanics expertise
  • atmospheric flight
  • cislunar mission design
  • spacecraft maneuver strategies
  • organizational strategic vision
  • customer relationships

Nice-to-have

  • fluid mechanics
  • missile warning and tracking
  • re-entry vehicle design
  • state-of-the-art modeling

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in applicable STEM areas
  • 10 years of applicable professional or educational experience
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, optimal control, or numerical methods
  • Current TS/SCI and/or TS/SAP access

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