Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

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 Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) activities and analyses.
• Provide technical support to the management as requested.

Qualifications

• 10-12 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, and GNC
• 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

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

Pay

Min: $125,167.73
Max: $300,776.18

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

In addition to compensation, Arcfield offers a comprehensive benefits package including, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.