Trajectory Simulation Engineer — Real-Time Launch Analysis

CACI International Inc.; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Trajectory Simulation & Analysis Aerospace Engineer to join our trajectory team. You will develop and analyze computer simulations for launch vehicle trajectories and support launch day operations with real-time displays.

You will assist senior engineers in verification, validation, and data processing using MATLAB, Python, and other tools. The role requires a BS in Aerospace Engineering, US citizenship, and coursework in astronautics.

Qualifications

• Required: B.S. or higher in Aerospace Engineering.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Course work in Astronautics (orbital mechanics, spacecraft attitude dynamics).
• Ability to analyze flight mechanics with engineering principles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB scripting, plotting and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze computer simulations for launch vehicle trajectories.
• Assist senior engineers with trajectory verification and validation analyses.
• Generate trajectory simulations for real-time flight displays on launch day.

Skills

Trajectory simulations

Flight mechanics analysis

Data processing

Plotting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Perl

Python

FORTRAN

C++

Job description

CACI International Inc. in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Trajectory Simulation & Analysis Aerospace Engineer to join our trajectory team. You will develop and analyze computer simulations for launch vehicle trajectories and support launch day operations with real-time displays.

You will assist senior engineers in verification, validation, and data processing using MATLAB, Python, and other tools. The role requires a BS in Aerospace Engineering, US citizenship, and coursework in astronautics.