2027 Emerging Mission Flight Dynamics Engineer
Core
Flight dynamics engineer designing cislunar trajectories, multi-objective trajectory sequences, and trans-atmospheric flight paths for missiles, hyper-glide, and reentry vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC flight dynamics engineer (cislunar/trajectory optimization)
Builds
Trajectory design tools, flight dynamics algorithms, and integrated mission solutions for defense, intelligence, and civil customers
Domain
Aerospace engineering, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, defense space systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design and optimization, optimal control theory, algorithm development, multi-objective optimization, C/C++/Python/Fortran/MATLAB proficiency
Preferred skills
PhD in Aerospace engineering, nonlinear programming, genetic/evolutionary algorithms, parallel processing, contested space trajectory applications, wargaming experience
Technologies
ASSET, SNOPT, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, CasADi, Heyoka
Responsibilities
Simplify and model multi-body orbital mechanics; design impulsive and low-thrust trajectories; analyze Traveling Salesman and Facility Location problems; develop CONOPS and TTPs; build new flight dynamics tools and features; collaborate on maneuver and orbit design for RPO objectives
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (0-1 years experience required, Master's degree minimum)