Senior Mission Engineering & Flight Mechanics Lead

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 249,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Mission Engineering Research and Operations Support Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves leading diverse technical teams and serving as a principal technical representative for critical mission engineering projects.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a solid background in aerospace engineering and other related technical fields, along with relevant experience in complex software development and spacecraft operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience for Project Engineer; 10+ years for Senior Project Engineer.
• Expertise in spacecraft operations, astrodynamics, and orbital mechanics.
• Current TS/SBI/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams overseeing major program segments in aerospace engineering.
• Serve as principal technical representative to customers.
• Coordinate large-scale technical efforts across projects.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Aerospace Engineering

Astrodynamics

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical field

Master's or PhD

Tools

STK

GMAT

Orekit

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Mission Engineering Research and Operations Support Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves leading diverse technical teams and serving as a principal technical representative for critical mission engineering projects.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a solid background in aerospace engineering and other related technical fields, along with relevant experience in complex software development and spacecraft operations.