Trajectory design and optimization for launch vehicles and spacecraft for missions operating in LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO, and other earth-centric regimes
Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics analysis including orbit propagation and maneuver design and optimization for orbit transfer, stationkeeping , graveyard, disposal, and reentry events
Evaluating contested missions applications for space systems to understand threat performance, assess vulnerabilities, and improve system resiliency
Develop space warfighting tactics aligned to the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) priorities by providing technical, operational, and risk assessments
Understand customer requirements, models, and algorithms to develop integrat ed architectures and recommend technical and operational needs for Ops Centers' processes
Exploring and defining the evolving Dynamic Space Operations (DSO) mission area
Maneuver and orbit design, selection , and optimization for missions that support Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) objectives with complex operational constraints
Developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), exploring Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and incorporating operational constraints into the design and maturation of space systems
Providing operational support for nominal launch and spacecraft deployment and transfer sequences, anomaly resolution, and on-call emerging events
Utilizing optimal control, flight mechanics, and computer science/algorithm development skills to create new capabilities to service customer requests as stand-alone services and/or ready-to-integrate submodules
Performing research and development and building new flight dynamics tools to cultivate and maintain a healthy and modern internal tool base
Leveraging external tools like ASSET, GPOPS-II, SNOPT, POST, OTIS, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, etc. where appropriate to augment internally developed capabilities
Communicating effectively with customers and management through timely reporting of technical issues, analysis reports, and recommendations
Cislunar and exploration-class orbital mechanics analysis and trajectory optimization
Hypersonics , missiles, interceptors, and reentry vehicle trajectory design and optimization
Time-dependent Traveling Salesman Problems and Facility Location Problem analysis
Integrated, multi-disciplinary RPO system simulations
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Senior Member of the Technical Staff - Flight Mechanics position:
Bachelor's degree in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related disciplines
Five or more years of experience in flight mechanics, astrodynamics, maneuver optimization, trajectory optimization, launch vehicle trajectory design, hypersonic
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
As a core component of EED, t he Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department (EOFDD) provid es flight mechanics expertise for launch vehicle s and space vehicle s . Relevant skills include orbital mechanic s , astrodynamics, trajectory design and optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling and simulation. We are looking for a Senior Member of the Technical Staff /Engineering Specialist to join the EOFDD team . T he selected candidate will provide expertise for a wide range of customer flight mechanics needs , supporting both analysis and research and development requests. The work will require candidates to provide deep technical solutions while also collaborating with engineering partners to facilitate integrated solutions for our customers' hardest problems. Customers will include defense, intelligence, and civil and commercial organizations .
Work Model
This position will be a hybrid work model based in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Chantilly, VA, or Albuquerque, NM, with the expectation that the selected candidate works at least 4 days a week onsite, as the business needs allow .
Aero · Colorado Springs, CO