Senior Aerospace Engineer - Advanced Concepts

SpaceWorks Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

401k with company match

Opportunities for bonuses

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Atlanta is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to design cutting-edge hypersonic vehicles. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering and 2+ years of experience, including hands-on skills in trajectory optimization and modeling. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to innovative aerospace solutions. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience, including internships.
• Experience in the design/modeling of hypersonic atmospheric vehicles.
• Hands-on experience with trajectory optimization software.

Responsibilities

• Design next-generation hypersonic atmospheric vehicles.
• Conduct trajectory design and optimization.
• Support technical disciplines to Preliminary Design Review.

Skills

Hypersonic aircraft performance

Modeling and simulation

Design of spacecraft

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Trajectory optimization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CFD tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

SPACEWORKS

At SpaceWorks Enterprises, we specialize in next-generation high-speed flight systems, human and robotic spacecraft, as well as entry, descent & landing technologies. Our core competencies include conducting preliminary design of aerospace concepts, performing detailed multidisciplinary engineering analysis, developing commercial aerospace software, prototyping spacecraft hardware components, and conducting market and economic research within the aerospace industry. We serve clients from the Department of Defense, NASA, and the commercial space sector.

THE ROLE

Advanced Concepts performs concept definition, system design and evaluation, multi-disciplinary design optimization, concept trade studies, probabilistic analysis, and technology prioritization. Bringing programs from initiation through Concept Design Review and System Requirements Review. Also supporting several technical disciplines to Preliminary Design Review and into the hardware prototyping phase.

A successful candidate will:

• Be well versed in hypersonic aircraft and/or spacecraft performance
• Support a small multidisciplinary team of technical staff to design complex systems
• Exhibit a "can do" and "want to" attitude - bringing an open-minded approach and a bias toward finding solutions
• Have experience supporting activities in modeling, simulation, and design of high-speed flight systems including endo-atmospheric, re-entry, and launch systems

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Design of next-generation hypersonic atmospheric vehicles, Earth-to-orbit launch systems, and human & robotic spacecraft
• Mass modeling and vehicle closure of aerospace vehicles and architectures
• Trajectory design and optimization using 3-DOF trajectory tools
• Multidisciplinary design optimization of aerospace systems

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including medical, telemedicine, vision, dental, long-term disability, short term disability, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules - the position is in-office at our facility in Atlanta, GA, however we do offer telework days, compressed workweek options, core hours, and flex time to provide flexibility to our employees
• Time to reset - paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and sabbatical leave
• 401k + company match, opportunities for bonuses, employee experience events throughout the year, employee assistance program, and more

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant experience, includes time in internships and research
• Experience in the design/modeling of hypersonic atmospheric vehicles, Earth-to-orbit launch systems, or human & robotic spacecraft
• Experience in multidisciplinary design optimization
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, collaborative environment with ownership and autonomy typical of a small business
• Hands‑on experience with trajectory optimization software, CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms

Must be a U.S. citizen and immediately eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE...

• 5+ years of related aerospace industry experience contributing technically as an engineer primarily within concept development, requirements definition, preliminary design, and detailed design.
• High level disciplinary experience with multidisciplinary analysis and optimization of high-speed flight and/or launch vehicle design
• Experience in relevant aerospace-oriented, flight development programs (e.g., UAVs, missiles, CubeSats)
• Basic knowledge of Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty analysis, or risk analysis
• Small business experience

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements above. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Check out our website to learn more about us and apply so that we can learn more about you! https://www.spaceworks.aero/

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