Trajectory Analyst Iii

Description:

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will perform launch vehicle trajectory modelling and flight safety analysis, ensure compliance with public risk requirements, and mature the overall analysis methodology for various spaceflight systems. The responsibilities of this position include generating data products to inform flight safety system rules and limits, proposing trajectory shaping modifications to improve availability or enhance public safety, and coordination with various regulatory and oversight entities (e.g., FAA, Federal Launch Ranges). Other responsibilities include contributing to mission design and trajectory optimization analyses.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications
 

• Minimum of B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent technical field
• 5+ years of experience in trajectory and/or flight safety analysis
• Strong fundamentals in flight mechanics/dynamics and simulation of aerospace vehicles
• Strong fundamentals in statistical/probabilistic analysis
• Experience creating 3-DOF and/or 6-DOF trajectory simulation models
• Experience using trajectory analysis tools such as POST, OTIS, TTK, RRAT, TAOS, STK Astrogator, or Copernicus
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum