Mission Planning and Optimization Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Mission Planning and Optimization Engineer to contribute technical expertise to complex optimization and mission planning challenges. The selected candidate will provide expertise for a wide range of customer flight mechanics needs, supporting analysis, research, and development requests employing trajectory optimization, tree search algorithms, combinatorial optimization, orbital mechanics/astrodynamics, and decision-making under uncertainty.

Requirements

• BS degree from an accredited college/university program in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field
• Two or more years of relevant professional, technical work experience
• 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
• Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs