Arcfield ยท 1 month ago
Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics
Arcfield is a company dedicated to protecting the nation and its allies through innovations in various engineering fields. They are seeking a Senior Aerospace Engineer to perform Flight Mechanics analysis for next-generation space launch vehicles in support of National Security Space missions for the U.S. Government.
ConsultingManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Develop required environmental and vehicle models and integrate them with flight software to perform nominal and Monte Carlo dispersed software guided launch vehicle trajectory simulations
Process the simulation data and perform Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and trajectory/performance analyses to ensure compliance with mission design requirements
Interface with Launch Service Provider (LSP) personnel and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities
Participate in related LSP technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings
Document and present responsible IV&V activities and analyses
Provide technical support to the management as requested
Qualification
Required
10-12 years years of applicable experience with a Bachelors of Science in an a related field, 8-10 with a Masters, 5-7 with a PhD
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance
Strong technical understanding in orbital mechanics, vehicle dynamics, GNC, aerodynamics, and rocket propulsion
Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with C/C++, Fortran, Ada, and Matlab
Preferred
Working experience in launch vehicle analyses is preferred
Company
Arcfield
Arcfield provides innovative solutions in systems engineering and integration.
Funding
Current Stage
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