Space Debris & Satellite Disposal Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a postgraduate-level engineer to join the Space Debris and Satellite Disposal team. You will develop analyses and software tools supporting debris risk assessment, on-orbit breakup forensics, and disposal strategies within a dynamic space environment.

Applicants should have strong math/astrodynamics background, experience with Python, C++, Fortran, and HPC, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. This role requires on-site work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Aerospace engineering, Mathematics, Physics (Pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0 to 1 years of professional postgraduate experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Aptitude with astrodynamics and related mathematics.
• Skills in mathematical formulation and derivation.
• Experience with computer software tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects involving analyses and software development across space debris and disposal focus areas.
• Support real-time evaluation of on-orbit breakup events and deorbit monitoring.
• Perform deep-dives, trade studies, and assessments with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and present timely, technically accurate briefings and reports.
• Travel occasionally to support customer efforts.

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Tools

Python

C++

Fortran

High Performance Computing

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a postgraduate-level engineer to join the Space Debris and Satellite Disposal team. You will develop analyses and software tools supporting debris risk assessment, on-orbit breakup forensics, and disposal strategies within a dynamic space environment.

Applicants should have strong math/astrodynamics background, experience with Python, C++, Fortran, and HPC, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. This role requires on-site work and occasional travel.