Flight Dynamics Engineer

Stcnet; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace engineering firm in Hampton, VA is seeking talented Aerospace Engineers to support NASA’s critical human spaceflight and planetary exploration missions. This role involves expertise in modeling and analysis of aerospace vehicles, requiring a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. Candidates must have strong communication skills and familiarity with flight mechanics and control systems. The salary ranges from $70,000 to $110,000 based on experience, with a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with flight mechanics, control systems, and dynamics simulation is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research efforts including system performance evaluations.
• Support spacecraft trajectory optimization.
• Involved in guidance, navigation and control system modelling.

Skills

Familiarity with flight mechanics

Strong written and oral communication skills

Entry descent and landing design and analysis

Launch vehicle analysis

Flight testing including post-flight data analysis

Trajectory optimization

Orbital dynamics

Simulation development

Parameter identification

Background in multi-body dynamics

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

FORTRAN

C/C++

Job description

Job Title

Aerospace Engineer

Location

HAMPTON, VA 23681 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

$70,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance

None

Job Description

STC is seeking exceptional aerospace engineers to join our team supporting NASA’s human spaceflight, planetary exploration, and other critical missions. We are augmenting our staff and are looking for several motivated individuals with expertise in flight dynamics, especially modeling and analysis of aerospace vehicles. We are interested in individuals with the ability to contribute to research efforts including system performance evaluations, spacecraft trajectory optimization, guidance, navigation and control system modelling.

Job Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent. (Required)
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with flight mechanics, control systems, and dynamics simulation. (Required)
• Strong written and oral communication skills. (Required)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: (Required)
  • Entry descent and landing design and analysis
  • Launch vehicle analysis
  • Flight testing including post-flight data analysis
  • Simulation development
  • Trajectory optimization
  • Orbital dynamics
  • Parameter identification
• Background in multi-body dynamics and/or subsystem modeling. (Preferred)
• Experience with Matlab / Simulink, FORTRAN, C/C++, or similar languages. (Preferred)

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.