SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. ยท 4 days ago
Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Performance and Trajectory Optimization
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. specializes in next-generation high-speed flight systems and spacecraft technologies. They are seeking a Senior Aerospace Engineer focused on designing and developing hypersonic flight vehicles and Earth-to-orbit launch systems, with expertise in Flight Performance and Trajectory Optimization.
AerospaceInnovation ManagementSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop mission concepts of operation based on program requirements
Conduct engineering approximations for expected mission performance
Develop and optimize trajectories using 3-DoF & 6-DoF flight software
Includes synthesis of mass, aero, prop, struct models and constraints
Includes development of multi-objective functions to balance mission performance, safety, and system constraint
Perform Monte Carlo (or probabilistic analyses) to understand off-nominal mission
Applications include range safety, circular error probably, expected casualty
Integrate simulations into MDAO design environment
Support trajectory software sales through engineering technical support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering
5+ years of related aerospace industry experience contributing technically as a flight performance engineer primarily within concept development, requirements definition, preliminary design, and detailed design
Relevant work or project experience in the design/modeling of hypersonic atmospheric vehicles, Earth-to-orbit launch systems, or human & robotic spacecraft
High level disciplinary experience with multidisciplinary analysis and optimization of high-speed flight and/or launch vehicle design
Experience in relevant aerospace-oriented, flight development programs (e.g. UAVs, missiles, CubeSats)
Basic knowledge of Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty analysis, or risk analysis
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, collaborative environment with ownership and autonomy typical of a small business
Small business experience
Must be a U.S. citizen and be immediately eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including medical, telemedicine, vision, dental, long-term disability, short term disability, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules - the position is in-office at our facility in Atlanta, GA, however we do offer telework days, compressed workweek options, core hours, and flex time to provide flexibility to our employees
Time to reset - paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
401k + company match, opportunities for bonuses, employee experience events throughout the year, employee assistance program, and more
Company
SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc.
SpaceWorks Enterprises (SEI), based in Atlanta, GA, specializes in independent concept development, economic analysis, technology impact assessment, space market assessment, small satellite research, and systems analyses for future space systems and projects.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad St. Germain
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Jon G. Wallace
Chief Operating Officer
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