Flight Mechanics Engineer - Launch Vehicle & GNC Analysis

Arcfield; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking an Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics to join our team of analysts performing IV&V tasks for classified payloads supporting National Security Space Launch missions. You will run simulations of launch vehicles from liftoff through payload separation using advanced math and programming.

Strong background in orbital mechanics, GNC, propulsion, and vehicle dynamics is required, along with experience in C/C++, Fortran and Matlab.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience, Master's with 3-5 years, or PhD with 0-2 years; STEM degree preferred.
• Strong technical understanding in orbital mechanics, vehicle dynamics, GNC, aerodynamics, and rocket propulsion.
• Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with C/C++, Fortran and Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain required environmental and vehicle models and integrate them with flight software to perform nominal and Monte Carlo dispersed software guided launch vehicle trajectory simulations.
• Process the simulation data and perform Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and trajectory/performance analyses to ensure compliance with mission design requirements.
• Integrate in-house simulation tools with Launch Service Provider (LSP) production flight software for high fidelity GNC/trajectory performance simulations.
• Interface with LSP personnel and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities.
• Participate in related LSP technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings.
• Document and present responsible IV&V activities and analyses.

Skills

Mathematics

Programming

GNC

Orbital mechanics

Vehicle dynamics

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

C/C++

Fortran

Matlab

Job description

Arcfield is seeking an Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics to join our team of analysts performing IV&V tasks for classified payloads supporting National Security Space Launch missions. You will run simulations of launch vehicles from liftoff through payload separation using advanced math and programming.

Strong background in orbital mechanics, GNC, propulsion, and vehicle dynamics is required, along with experience in C/C++, Fortran and Matlab.