Aerospace Corporation

Aerospace Corporation

Mission Planning and Optimization Engineer

El Segundo, CA · Contract

No sponsorship$129k-$194kDetected 1 day ago
JavaScriptPythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsCybersecurityResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Work Mode l - This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.
  • The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.
  • At Aerospace, our commitment is our people.

Responsibilities

  • S erve as a technical representative, building strategic relationships with program offices and delivering specialized analysis for defense, intelligence, civil and commercial organizations.
  • Design and optimize spacecraft maneuvers for orbit transfer, station keeping, disposal, and reentry events across cislunar and Earth-orbit missions.
  • Evaluate contested space mission applications to assess system vulnerabilities and develop resilient Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
  • Develop innovative flight dynamics tools and algorithms that expand the department's analytical capabilities and directly address emerging customer needs.
  • Experience in one or more of the following subjects: space mission analysis and design, advanced astrodynamics, algorithm design, software development, mathematical modeling, multi-objective optimization, decision making under uncertainty, trajectory simulation and performance optimization of spacecraft, missiles, and reentry vehicles
  • Deliver Results

Requirements

  • Mentor junior staff and foster knowledge sharing across multidisciplinary teams to strengthen the department's technical expertise.
  • BS degree from an accredited college/university program in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field
  • MS or PhD degree from an accredited college/university program in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB, JavaScript
  • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
  • It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
  • Experience with contested space trajectory applications

Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Willing to travel domestically to customer and contractor facilities (approx. 10%)

Compensation

  • The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.
  • Pay Basis: Annual

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Education assistance programs
  • Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

Company info

  • The ability to operate independently, often in the presence of ambiguity, and still deliver high-quality, innovative, and specialized end products to a range of customers
  • We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

Equal opportunity

  • Commitment
  • The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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 at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
  • The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U
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