Hypersonics & Spaceflight Trajectory Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Member of Technical Staff – Flight Mechanics (MTST) in El Segundo, CA, with expertise in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design/optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling to support analysis and development for national space programs.

The role requires advanced degrees and strong programming skills, enabling collaboration with engineering teams and government customers across space, missile defense, and related systems.

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Member of Technical Staff – Flight Mechanics (MTST) in El Segundo, CA, with expertise in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design/optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling to support analysis and development for national space programs.

The role requires advanced degrees and strong programming skills, enabling collaboration with engineering teams and government customers across space, missile defense, and related systems.

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