Flight Performance Engineer: Trajectory & Launch Analysis

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. in Glen Burnie, MD seeks an Entry Level Flight Performance Engineer. You will design and develop flight performance concepts, analyze launch configurations, and support mission planning with a small agile team.

Requirements include a STEM BA/BS, 2–3 years Matlab experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Travel 10–20% and full-time on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field is required.
• 2–3 years Matlab programming experience.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze launch vehicle configurations and perform trade studies.
• Perform aerodynamic analysis to determine coefficients.
• Manage and report vehicle mass properties.
• Create ballistic trajectory simulations and Monte Carlo analyses.
• Support mission planning, scheduling, and anomaly resolution.
• Maintain documentation and assist with design and development.

Skills

Matlab programming

Flight hardware

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. in Glen Burnie, MD seeks an Entry Level Flight Performance Engineer. You will design and develop flight performance concepts, analyze launch configurations, and support mission planning with a small agile team.

Requirements include a STEM BA/BS, 2–3 years Matlab experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Travel 10–20% and full-time on-site work are expected.