Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Senior Aerospace Engineer – Flight Mechanics

Year Round – Full Time @Arcfield posted 1 month ago

1000 Apollo Dr, Brook Park, Ohio 44142, USA US View on Map
Post Date : March 6, 2026
Salary: $131,000.00 - $190,000.00 / Annual
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Education Level Master’s Degree
Job Schedule Day
Experience Level Senior Level
Work Location On-Site

Job Description

Responsibilities

Do you want to be part of a proven team working on the next generation of space launch vehicles providing access to space? If yes, then this is an excellent opportunity to utilize your strong mathematical and programming skills to perform launch vehicle Flight Mechanics analysis in support of National Security Space (NSS) missions for the U.S. Government. Join a team of highly skilled Flight Mechanics analysts (rocket scientists!) performing Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) tasks for classified payloads launching on SpaceX Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, ULA Vulcan, and other New Entrant launch vehicles and perhaps one day the SpaceX Starship launch vehicle. You will be performing computer simulations of the launch from generally Liftoff through payload separation.

Specific responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to:

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.

Qualifications

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
Working experience in launch vehicle analyses is preferred

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

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