Flight Dynamics Engineer: Trajectory Design & Astrodynamics

ngc; Redondo Beach (CA); Sur place; USD 114 000 - 213 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer – Trajectory Design & Astrodynamics (Level 3 or 4) to join the onsite team. You will develop software tools for constellation deployment, mission planning, and orbit-raising, and perform maneuver planning with nonlinear optimizations.

Required are hands-on astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and programming in Python and/or MATLAB, plus experience delivering trajectory solutions and presenting designs at major

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required at the time of application.
• Experience using FreeFlyer or similar flight dynamics modeling software.
• Hands-on experience with astrodynamics and orbital mechanics.
• Experience programming in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Experience designing and/or optimizing satellite trajectories and maneuvers.
• Familiarity with spacecraft deployment, state estimation, and station keeping concepts.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a key interface with external stakeholders, representing Northrop Grumman in meetings with customers and external program integration partners.
• Develop and maintain software tools to support constellation deployment, mission planning, and orbit-raising activities.
• Perform low-thrust maneuver planning using nonlinear optimization algorithms to meet mission performance objectives and constraints.
• Plan and analyze optical crosslinks and support automation of large satellite constellations, including orbit determination, ephemeris propagation, and maneuver planning.
• Generate and deliver innovative trajectory and mission design solutions for small-satellite and new space missions.
• Present technical work, analyses, and system designs at major program reviews with government customers and other external stakeholders.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to rapidly understand and address complex technical concepts in support of mission and system design.
• Prepare technical charts, present data, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, and external customers, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage tasking and mentor team members across multiple program schedules, ensuring execution of deliverables against tight deadlines.

Connaissances

Clearance (Secret)

Orbital mechanics

Astrodynamics

Satellite trajectories

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s in STEM (5+ years)

Master’s in STEM (3+ years)

Ph.D. in STEM (1+ years)

Outils

FreeFlyer

Python

MATLAB

Description du poste

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer – Trajectory Design & Astrodynamics (Level 3 or 4) to join the onsite team. You will develop software tools for constellation deployment, mission planning, and orbit-raising, and perform maneuver planning with nonlinear optimizations.

Required are hands-on astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and programming in Python and/or MATLAB, plus experience delivering trajectory solutions and presenting designs at major