2026 Flight Dynamics Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, USA
Base: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually; bonus/eq...
Orbital mechanics and astrodynamics analysis
Trajectory design and optimization skills
Proficiency in c, python, or matlab
The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer to provide deep technical solutions for national space enterprise challenges across defense, civil, and commercial sectors

Job Summary

  • The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer to provide deep technical solutions for national space enterprise challenges across defense, civil, and commercial sectors.
  • Candidates will perform complex trajectory design, orbit propagation, and maneuver optimization for missions ranging from LEO to cislunar regimes while utilizing tools like ASSET and GMAT.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including an immediate 8-12% company-paid 401(k) contribution.

Matching Summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer to provide deep technical solutions for national space enterprise challenges across defense, civil, and commercial sectors.

Salary

Base: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 8-12% 401(k) match, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Orbital mechanics and astrodynamics analysis
  • Trajectory design and optimization skills
  • Proficiency in C, Python, or MATLAB
  • Launch vehicle and spacecraft modeling
  • US citizenship requirement

Nice-to-have

  • PhD in aerospace engineering or physics
  • Experience with AI/ML techniques
  • Knowledge of nonlinear programming methods
  • Current TS/SCI security clearance
  • Parallel processing algorithm development

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics, or applied mathematics
  • 0-1 years of experience in flight mechanics or trajectory modeling
  • Must possess US citizenship for TS/SCI security clearance eligibility
  • Transcripts required for verification of degree completion within last 12 months

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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