Space Systems Engineer: MBSE & Propulsion Analysis

Analytical Mechanics Associates Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates is seeking candidates to advance NASA Langley mission objectives in autonomous systems and advanced aerospace topics. The role focuses on KPP development, system design coordination, and rigorous performance analyses of propulsion and space systems.

Candidates should have a strong background in orbital mechanics, MBSE practices, and Matlab/Simulink, with US citizenship or permanent residency. AMA offers a competitive benefits package and a national footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field as listed.
• Demonstrated experience in orbital mechanics and trajectory analysis for missions.
• Ability to conduct subsystem/interface trade studies across vehicle sizes.
• Experience with spacecraft thermal design/analysis and link budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop KPPs, interfaces, margins, uncertainty analysis, and risk management.
• Support integrated system design, trade studies, and performance analyses; MBSE may be used.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Trajectory analysis

Systems engineering

MBSE familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

MS Office

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates is seeking candidates to advance NASA Langley mission objectives in autonomous systems and advanced aerospace topics. The role focuses on KPP development, system design coordination, and rigorous performance analyses of propulsion and space systems.

Candidates should have a strong background in orbital mechanics, MBSE practices, and Matlab/Simulink, with US citizenship or permanent residency. AMA offers a competitive benefits package and a national footprint.