Hypersonic Trajectory Optimization Engineer

Jobtailor

Alabama

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a technically skilled professional in the United States (Alabama) to design and optimize trajectories for hypersonic, missile, and space vehicles. The role involves astrodynamics analysis, algorithm development, and software implementation to enhance mission performance and resiliency.

Responsibilities include simulations, multi-domain mission design, and constrained optimal control across various flight regimes.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related discipline (recent or in last 12 months).
0-1 years of relevant professional, technical work experience.
Experience in space mission analysis, astrodynamics, optimization, trajectory simulation and performance optimization of spacecraft, missiles, and reentry vehicles.
Proficiency with C, C++, Python, Fortran, or MATLAB.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Willingness to travel domestically ~10%
Current SSBI with an active TS/SCI clearance (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide trajectory design and optimization for hypersonic/high-speed systems, missiles, interceptors, and reentry vehicles.
Conduct missile system and missile defense engagement simulations and performance analyses.
Design multi-domain missions for systems transiting orbital and atmospheric regimes.
Determine constrained optimal control for vehicles with aerodynamic and/or propulsive forces.
Evaluate contested space missions, including threat assessment, vulnerability analysis, and system resiliency improvement.
Develop CONOPS and TTPs and integrate operational constraints for space, near-space, and reentry systems.
Develop new capabilities using optimal control, flight mechanics, and algorithm development.