Cislunar Flight Dynamics Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly capable aerospace engineer to join the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics (EMFD) Department in a full‑time, on‑site role across multiple locations including Colorado Springs. You will deliver advanced flight dynamics analyses, develop new capabilities, and collaborate with partners to create modular solutions for national space programs.

The role requires a Master’s in aerospace engineering (or near‑term completion), strong programming skills (C/C++,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace engineering (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0–1 year of industry experience.
• Experience in space mission analysis and design, advanced astrodynamics, cislunar trajectory design and optimization, algorithm design, software development, and multi‑objective optimization.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Fortran, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for Cislunar Mission Design Section with high‑fidelity orbital mechanics.
• Design and optimize impulsive and low‑thrust trajectories.
• Analyze Traveling Salesman and Facility Location problems for mission planning.
• Perform general astrodynamics analyses including orbit/covariance propagation and maneuver design.
• Develop CONOPS and incorporate constraints into design and maturation of space systems.
• Collaborate with engineering partners to deliver integrated solutions for customer requests.
• Build and enhance flight dynamics tools and capabilities; use external tools as appropriate.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Willing to travel

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace engineering

PhD in Aerospace engineering (stand-out)

Tools

C

C++

Python

Fortran

MATLAB

ASSET

SNOPT

Copernicus

GMAT

EMTG

CasADi

Heyoka

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly capable aerospace engineer to join the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics (EMFD) Department in a full‑time, on‑site role across multiple locations including Colorado Springs. You will deliver advanced flight dynamics analyses, develop new capabilities, and collaborate with partners to create modular solutions for national space programs.

The role requires a Master’s in aerospace engineering (or near‑term completion), strong programming skills (C/C++,