Multi-Domain Trajectory Design Engineer
Core
Designing and optimizing trajectories for hypersonic systems, missiles, interceptors, and reentry vehicles across orbital and atmospheric regimes.
Role type
Senior IC flight dynamics engineer (trajectory optimization)
Builds
Trajectory design tools, mission analysis software, and simulation models for defense and civil space programs
Domain
Aerospace defense, space systems, and hypersonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design, optimal control, multi-objective optimization, flight mechanics, algorithm development, C/C++/Python/Fortran/MATLAB proficiency
Preferred skills
nonlinear programming, direct/indirect methods, gradient-based optimization, genetic/evolutionary algorithms, calculus of variations, dynamical systems theory
Responsibilities
Trajectory design and optimization for hypersonic/high-speed systems; Missile system engagement simulation; Multi-domain mission design; Constrained optimal control determination; Contested space mission evaluation; CONOPS development; Algorithm and software R&D; Application of external tools (ASSET, GPOPS-II, GMAT, etc.)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC