Multi-Domain Trajectory & Flight Dynamics Engineer

aero; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is a leading defense and space contractor delivering expert analysis and engineering solutions for national space programs. The selected candidate will contribute to flight mechanics, trajectory design, and optimization for complex aerospace systems across diverse missions.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, familiarity with orbital dynamics, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable analyses, with opportunities to work across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or a related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0–1 years of relevant professional, technical work experience.
• Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Trajectory design and optimization for hypersonic/high-speed systems and missiles.
• Astrodynamics analysis: orbit propagation, maneuver design, and reentry planning.
• Develop and apply optimal control methods for flight mechanics problems.
• Support mission analysis, verification, and validation for space systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Science/Math

Tools

C

C++

Python

Fortran

MATLAB

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is a leading defense and space contractor delivering expert analysis and engineering solutions for national space programs. The selected candidate will contribute to flight mechanics, trajectory design, and optimization for complex aerospace systems across diverse missions.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, familiarity with orbital dynamics, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable analyses, with opportunities to work across