Senior Trajectory Analyst — Starship Flight Designer

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Trajectory Analysis Engineer in Hawthorne, California. This role involves analyzing launch vehicle performance and providing creative solutions for our advanced spacecraft, including the Starship vehicle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trajectory analysis and aerospace engineering, with 5+ years of experience. A Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline is required. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in trajectory analysis and aerodynamics.
• Experience with orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation.
• Fluency in programming languages Python or C++.

Responsibilities

• Analyze launch vehicle trajectories and performance in fault scenarios.
• Generate flight safety deliverables and present trajectory analysis.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary vehicle systems investigations.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Trajectory Analysis Engineer in Hawthorne, California. This role involves analyzing launch vehicle performance and providing creative solutions for our advanced spacecraft, including the Starship vehicle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trajectory analysis and aerospace engineering, with 5+ years of experience. A Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline is required. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.