Mission Planning And Optimization Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, US
Base: $95,200.00 - $165,500.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Trajectory optimization
Tree search algorithms
Combinatorial optimization
** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Mission Planning and Optimization Engineer to support complex optimization and mission planning challenges for the national space enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a background in flight mechanics, astrodynamics, and algorithm design, and will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. The position is primarily on-site in El Segundo, CA, or Chantilly, VA, and offers competitive compensation and benefits. **

Job Summary

  • The Enterprise Effects Division drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise, leveraging a broad array of engineering disciplines.
  • The selected candidate will provide expertise for a wide range of customer flight mechanics needs, supporting analysis, research, and development requests.
  • This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA, offering an in-person work model that combines 4 or more regular onsite workdays per week and remote flexibility.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Mission Planning and Optimization Engineer to support complex optimization and mission planning challenges for the national space enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a background in flight mechanics, astrodynamics, and algorithm design, and will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. The position is primarily on-site in El Segundo, CA, or Chantilly, VA, and offers competitive compensation and benefits. **

Salary

Base: $95,200.00 - $165,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans, 401(k) Plan, Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • trajectory optimization
  • tree search algorithms
  • combinatorial optimization
  • orbital mechanics/astrodynamics
  • decision-making under uncertainty
  • spacecraft maneuvers
  • flight dynamics algorithms

Nice-to-have

  • contested space mission applications
  • operational concepts development
  • research and development advancement

Key Requirements

  • BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field
  • Two or more years of relevant professional, technical work experience
  • Five or more years of relevant technical work experience (for Senior role)
  • Proficiency with C, C++, Python, Fortran, or MATLAB
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Work Rights

Must have security clearance

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