Cislunar Flight Dynamics Intern: Trajectory Optimization

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 6,612,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation, a federally funded research and development center, seeks a highly capable candidate for the Flight Mechanics internship. You will tackle cislunar mission design, orbital mechanics, and multi-objective optimization, using tools like ASSET, SNOPT, and GMAT.

Strong programming skills and a current enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program are required. Position requires full-time commitment for at least 10 weeks, on-site in Chantilly, VA, with potential collaboration

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full time in a Master’s or PhD program in Aerospace engineering.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and return to degree program after completion.
• Experience in space mission analysis, advanced astrodynamics, or trajectory design and optimization.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA; ability to obtain/maintain security clearance (US citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support for cislunar flight mechanics projects and analyses.
• Develop and optimize orbital trajectories and mission designs.
• Utilize external tools (ASSET, SNOPT, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, CasADi, Heyoka) to augment capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineers and customers to deliver integrated space solutions.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Fortran

MATLAB

Education

Masters/PhD in Aerospace engineering

GPA 3.0

Tools

ASSET

SNOPT

Copernicus

GMAT

EMTG

CasADi

Heyoka

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation, a federally funded research and development center, seeks a highly capable candidate for the Flight Mechanics internship. You will tackle cislunar mission design, orbital mechanics, and multi-objective optimization, using tools like ASSET, SNOPT, and GMAT.

Strong programming skills and a current enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program are required. Position requires full-time commitment for at least 10 weeks, on-site in Chantilly, VA, with potential collaboration