Flight Dynamics Engineer: Hypersonics & Trajectory (Hybrid)

The Aerospace Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems with unmatched technical expertise. This full-time role is based across multiple U.S. locations with an in-person model and remote flexibility.

You will apply hypersonics and orbital mechanics expertise to support national space programs and complex space systems. Minimum requirements include a STEM degree and 2+ years of experience, with strong programming skills in C/C++, Python,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, math, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with C, C++, Python, Fortran, or MATLAB.
• Willing to travel ~10% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize hypersonics trajectory and vehicle missions.
• Analyze orbital mechanics across LEO, MEO, GEO.
• Develop CONOPS and incorporate operational constraints.
• Provide on‑call support for nominal launches and anomalies.
• Develop new flight dynamics tools and use external tools to augment capabilities.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Fortran

MATLAB

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

ASSET

GPOPS-II

SNOPT

GMAT

EMTG

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems with unmatched technical expertise. This full-time role is based across multiple U.S. locations with an in-person model and remote flexibility.

You will apply hypersonics and orbital mechanics expertise to support national space programs and complex space systems. Minimum requirements include a STEM degree and 2+ years of experience, with strong programming skills in C/C++, Python,