Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Arcfield•Brook Park, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a proven team working on the next generation of space launch vehicles, providing access to space. The role involves utilizing strong mathematical and programming skills to perform launch vehicle Flight Mechanics analysis in support of National Security Space (NSS) missions for the U.S. Government. The successful candidate will join a team of highly skilled Flight Mechanics analysts performing Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) tasks for classified payloads launching on various launch vehicles, including SpaceX Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, ULA Vulcan, and other New Entrant launch vehicles. The role involves performing computer simulations of the launch from Liftoff through payload separation.

Requirements

10-12 years of applicable experience with a Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field, 8-10 with a Master's degree, 5-7 with a Ph.D.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
Strong technical understanding in orbital mechanics, vehicle dynamics, and GNC
Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with C/C++, Fortran, Ada, and MATLAB

Nice To Haves

Working experience in launch vehicle analyses is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop required environmental and vehicle models and integrate them with flight software to perform nominal and Monte Carlo dispersed software guided launch vehicle trajectory simulations.
Process the simulation data and perform Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and trajectory/performance analyses to ensure compliance with mission design requirements.
Interface with Launch Service Provider (LSP) personnel and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities.
Participate in related LSP technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings.
Document and present responsible IV&V activities and analyses.
Provide technical support to the management as requested.