Cislunar Orbital Dynamics Engineer (Remote)

USRA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

USRA is seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer or Scientist to support advanced research and analysis in orbital dynamics and numerical simulations in cislunar space. The role involves model development, large-scale simulations, and work focused on space sustainability and risk mitigation.

The candidate will contribute to technical studies and be part of a multidisciplinary team, with requirements including a Master’s or PhD in a related field and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Planetary Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years experience with a Master or 3+ years with a PhD in orbital mechanics/flight dynamics.
• TS/SCI security clearance required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Model orbital evolution in cislunar and near-Earth space.
• Develop numerical simulations for orbital mechanics and flight dynamics.
• Process and analyze results from large-scale simulations.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Flight dynamics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Technical communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Planetary Sciences, or related

Tools

Fortran

MATLAB

Python

Job description

USRA is seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer or Scientist to support advanced research and analysis in orbital dynamics and numerical simulations in cislunar space. The role involves model development, large-scale simulations, and work focused on space sustainability and risk mitigation.

The candidate will contribute to technical studies and be part of a multidisciplinary team, with requirements including a Master’s or PhD in a related field and a TS/SCI clearance.