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Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Arcfield

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Brook Park, OH
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Responsibilities

Do you want to be part of a proven team working on the next generation of 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 Launch (NSSL) missions for the U.S. Government.

Arcfield is seeking an Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics to join our 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 generally from liftoff through payload separation.

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

  • Develop and maintain 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.
  • Integrate in-house simulation tools with Launch Service Provider (LSP) production flight software for high fidelity GNC/trajectory performance simulations.
  • Interface with 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.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
  • A Bachelor's degree plus 5-7 years of experience, a Master's degree plus 3-5 years of experience, or a Ph.D. plus 0-2 years of experience. STEM degree preferred.
  • 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 and Matlab

Desired:

  • 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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Arcfield was created to serve a single purpose: to solve the most complex and demanding national security and space-related challenges. Every day, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our government partners across all markets to take on our nation’s most imminent threats. This work isn’t for everyone, but that’s why we do it. Our name might be new, but we’ve been a trusted mission partner to government agencies across the U.S. and Canada for more than six decades.

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