Leidos · 2 months ago
Lead Trajectory Analyst - Hypersonic Systems
Crane, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $189K/yr
8+ years expLeidos is a company that delivers innovative solutions through the efforts of diverse and talented people dedicated to customer success. They are seeking a Lead Trajectory Analyst to support the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed Flight Test Program, focusing on trajectory modeling and flight safety analysis for hypersonic test flights.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize 3-DOF and/or 6-DOF trajectory simulation models
Develop CONOPS for integration with mission operations and flight software
Conduct engineering approximations for performance
Performing Monte Carlo (and/or probabilistic analyses) routines and data analysis to inform mission authorities of off-nominal trajectories (incorporating range safety, circular error probability, and expected casualty)
Provide Systems Engineering with optimizations to balance performance and safety and maintain critical system constraints
Qualification
Required
Minimum of B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent technical field, from an ABET accredited institution
8+ years of applicable experience and/or equivalent education in trajectory analysis
Strong fundamentals in flight mechanics/dynamics and simulation of aerospace vehicles
Strong fundamentals in statistical/probabilistic analysis
Experience developing and optimizing 3-DOF and/or 6-DOF trajectory simulation models
Experience using trajectory analysis tools such as POST, OTIS, TTK, RRAT, TAOS, STK Astrogator, or Copernicus
Experience developing CONOPS for integration with mission operations and flight software
Experience performing Monte Carlo (and/or probabilistic analyses) routines and data analysis
Ability to evaluate situations critically, assess complex systems, and navigate detailed requirements
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Must work well in a collaborative, team environment
Must pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure mission safety and success
Must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining a minimum of DoW Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience in quantitative risk assessment including debris risk modeling
Experience in hypersonic trajectory modeling
Familiarity with launch licensing processes and regulations (e.g. FAA Part 450)
Familiarity with NASA and DOD Range Safety and Operational Requirements (e.g. RCC-319, 321, 323, 324, 326, etc.)
Experience in explosive modeling and estimation
Experience in building analysis toolchains and scripts (e.g. MATLAB, Python, etc.)
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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