About the role

  • RPO Flight Dynamics Engineer providing analysis and technical solutions for the aerospace sector. Involves collaboration on space system design, research, and flight dynamics tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), explore Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and incorporate complex operational constraints into the design and maturation of space systems that support RPO objectives.
  • Support evaluation of contested space mission applications to assess system vulnerabilities and contribute to the development of operational concepts.
  • Perform research and development and build new flight dynamics tools to cultivate and maintain a healthy and modern internal tool base that supports customer deliverables.
  • Combine AI/ML/RL techniques with flight mechanics modeling to assess complex analysis and decision-making trade spaces.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate customer mission requirements into technical solutions and analysis products.
  • Occasional travel to support customer efforts.

Requirements

  • MS degree from an accredited college/university program in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
  • 0-1 years of professional, technical work experience
  • Experience in one or more of the following subjects: space mission analysis and design, astrodynamics, trajectory simulation and performance optimization of spacecraft conducting RPO, orbit determination, state estimation, relative navigation, algorithm design, software development, mathematical modeling
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Willing to travel domestically to customer and contractor facilities (approx. 10%)
  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
  • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. Transcripts required for this position

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Job title

RPO Flight Dynamics Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$100,000 - $140,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Tech skills

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