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Aerospace

Contested Space Trajectory Analyst

Colorado Springs, CO

In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.

Responsibilities

The Trajectory Design and Optimization Department is hiring a Contested Space Trajectory Analyst to provide trajectory analysis andoptimization support for contested space applications. This role will support conceptual design/technology assessments, pre-launch analysis for on-contract programs, launch and mission ops, and end-of-life phases. Mission applications include spacecraft, launch, missile, and reentry vehicles, for Earth-centric and interplanetary missions. Selected candidates will be expected to lead complicated analyses and larger analysis teams. Candidates must perform significant customer interfacing for both internal and external customers. Applicants must possess good communication skills and the ability to perform/learn the key functions listed below.

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Key Functions
  • Develop and apply advanced techniques for solving flight mechanics and astrodynamics problems
  • Perform trajectory simulation and performance optimization of launch vehicles, upper stages, spacecraft, and reentry vehicles
  • Implement optimization theory including calculus of variations approaches and/or non-linear programming techniques
  • Analyze and optimize chemical propulsion, low thrust propulsion, and hybrid propulsion orbit transfers
  • Support launch vehicle ops and spacecraft orbit transfer campaigns
  • Implement scripting techniques to perform parametric studies
  • Utilize numerical methods(numerical integration, root-solving problems, coordinate transformations)

Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, aerospace, mechanical, electrical or equivalent
  • Minimum of (8) years of engineering or applicable professional or educational experience is required
  • Experience with flight mechanics, trajectory modeling and simulation, orbit mechanics, optimal control
  • Experience modeling launch vehicle and missile trajectories, particularly to non-traditional orbit regimes and modeling the target vehicle's dynamics
  • Experience using parameter optimization and the ability to model multiple vehicles in a single analysis framework
  • Experience using optimal control software packages like GPOPS-II and SOS
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages and environments is desired: C, C++, Fortran, Python, Matlab, Unix
  • This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI (SCI) security clearance witha Counterintelligence Polygraph , which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred
  • Master's degree or higher in engineering, physics or mathematics
  • Graduate level course work in orbital mechanics, numerical methods, and optimization

Grade-Based Pay Range

(Min - Mid - Max)
$98,294 - $159,916 - $221,537

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
  • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
  • Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, regardless of whether you contribute
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion,genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email atieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law andthe supplement, as well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.

Job ID: Aerospace-R000309
Employment Type: Other

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