Senior Launch Vehicle GNC Engineer – Mission Analysis

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible schedules including telework

Health care and wellness plans

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA seeks an experienced Launch Vehicle GNC Engineer to coordinate IV&V activities for Falcon 9/Heavy and Certification for New Glenn. On-site role supporting LSOD with leadership in GNC, DOL winds, mission design, and flight operations.

Minimum requirements include a BS in engineering, 8+ years in GNC/mission design, 6-DOF sims, trajectory optimization, and an active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in GNC, Mission Design and Performance or related field.
• Familiarity with 6-DOF simulations.
• Knowledge of trajectory optimization.
• Ability to form and lead cross-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external organizations.
• A current Secret Clearance or ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Space Force Assured Access to Space and the Office of Space Launch.
• Coordinate analyses for mission design and performance, orbit insertion accuracy, stability, navigation, DOL winds, collision avoidance (COLA), and debris disposal.
• Ensure mission requirements compliance.
• Evaluate and mitigate technical risks.
• Assess and verify GNC algorithms, flight software parameters, and system redundancy.
• Provide launch support and post-flight data assessments.
• Lead development of new agile mission assurance capabilities and digital engineering tools.

Skills

GNC

Mission Design

6-DOF simulations

Trajectory optimization

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Collaboration

Secret Clearance

US citizenship

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA seeks an experienced Launch Vehicle GNC Engineer to coordinate IV&V activities for Falcon 9/Heavy and Certification for New Glenn. On-site role supporting LSOD with leadership in GNC, DOL winds, mission design, and flight operations.

Minimum requirements include a BS in engineering, 8+ years in GNC/mission design, 6-DOF sims, trajectory optimization, and an active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one. U.S. citizenship is required.