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