Spaceflight Trajectory Optimization Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

401(k) plan with match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a highly capable flight dynamics analyst to provide astrodynamics expertise, trajectory optimization, and software tools development for cislunar and space systems. The role requires a Master’s in a related field, 0-1 year of experience, and willingness to travel domestically.

You will contribute to mission analysis, concept development, and operational support across government and contractor stakeholders, with on-site work at multiple US facilities including El

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Experience in space mission analysis and design, astrodynamics, optimization, trajectory simulation
• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, Fortran, MATLAB
• Willing to travel domestically (~10%)
• Ability to obtain US security clearance (US citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Perform astrodynamics and orbital mechanics analysis including orbit propagation and mission design
• Analyze combinatorial optimization and sequential decision-making problems
• Develop flight mechanics software capabilities and integrate with external tools
• Evaluate space mission concepts for threat performance and resiliency
• Support nominal launch and spacecraft deployment sequences and anomaly resolution
• Collaborate with engineering partners to deliver integrated space system solutions

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Organization & project management

Adaptability

Interpersonal coordination

Education

Master's degree in aerospace/astronautical engineering, physics or applied math (pursuing or within 12 months)

Tools

Python

C/C++

Fortran

MATLAB

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a highly capable flight dynamics analyst to provide astrodynamics expertise, trajectory optimization, and software tools development for cislunar and space systems. The role requires a Master’s in a related field, 0-1 year of experience, and willingness to travel domestically.

You will contribute to mission analysis, concept development, and operational support across government and contractor stakeholders, with on-site work at multiple US facilities including El