Senior Mission Design Engineer - Trajectory & Reentry Expert

Vardaspace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO policy

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match

Job summary

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California is looking for a Senior Mission Design Engineer to lead mission planning and orbital mechanics development for commercial reentry vehicles. The role emphasizes trajectory design within a fast-paced startup environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and will work closely with vehicle engineering teams. They will be responsible for designing and optimizing trajectories, ensuring precision landing and safe reentry. This position offers diverse project responsibilities and a chance to shape the future of in-space industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in designing orbital trajectories or aerospace guidance systems.
• Strong programming skills, especially in C++/Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform trajectory design and optimization for next generation space vehicles.
• Design spacecraft trajectories and produce orbital analyses.
• Conduct Monte Carlo analysis for system reliability.

Skills

Teamwork skills

6 degree of freedom vehicle simulation

Trajectory design and optimization

Mission specific analysis

Education

B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, physics, or related field

Tools

C++

Python

Matlab

Job description

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California is looking for a Senior Mission Design Engineer to lead mission planning and orbital mechanics development for commercial reentry vehicles. The role emphasizes trajectory design within a fast-paced startup environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and will work closely with vehicle engineering teams. They will be responsible for designing and optimizing trajectories, ensuring precision landing and safe reentry. This position offers diverse project responsibilities and a chance to shape the future of in-space industry.