Mission Planning and Optimization Engineer
Core
Develop flight dynamics algorithms and tools for complex mission planning, trajectory optimization, and space-enabled capability analysis for defense, civil, and commercial customers.
Role type
Senior IC mission planning and optimization engineer (flight mechanics)
Builds
Flight dynamics algorithms, trajectory optimization tools, and operational concepts for cislunar and Earth-orbit missions
Domain
Aerospace, defense, orbital mechanics, combinatorial optimization
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
trajectory optimization, tree search algorithms, combinatorial optimization, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, decision-making under uncertainty, spacecraft maneuver design, multi-objective optimization
Preferred skills
contested space trajectory applications, hypersonics analysis, building analysis software combining numerical methods and optimization
Technologies
C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Perform optimization analysis for time-dependent Traveling Salesman and Facility Location Problems; Design and optimize spacecraft maneuvers for orbit transfer, station keeping, disposal, and reentry; Support evaluation of contested space mission applications; Develop and implement flight dynamics algorithms and tools; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate mission requirements into technical solutions; Contribute to R&D efforts advancing optimization and mission planning methodologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC