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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Essel
Downey, CA
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for 3D modeling, drafting, and simulation.
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
United States
Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Senior Electrical Engineer…
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Research Scientist, Discovery (Engineering & Applied Sciences)
Anthropic
San Francisco, CA · New York City, NY · NY
On the Discovery team at Anthropic, we're expanding our work on engineering and the applied sciences. Our goal is to contribute to training Claude to invent, design, and engineer across…
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Staff Data Scientist
John Deere
IL
Use PAAW datasets to engineer features that capture machine, operational, and environmental context, and associate that context with technology usage to explain how and where each…
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Software Verification & Test Engineer
Crown Innovations, Inc.
Remote, United States
- $100,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Crown Innovations is seeking an experienced Aviation Software Verification & Test Engineer to support the development, verification, and certification of advanced aviation navigation…
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Engineering Aide (Part-time)
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Oakland, CA
- $6,254 to $7,602 USD / month
- Part-time
Supporting the Project Engineer with site visits and field data collection.
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GENERAL ENGINEER
STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)
Washington Navy Yard, DC
- $143,913 to $197,200 USD / year
You will provide Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) leadership and guidance to product support professionals supporting the Strategic Weapons System. (SWS) | You will…
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Amplifier Design Engineer
Elve Inc
Davis, CA
Experience with in-depth modeling and simulation of RF components
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Principal Engineer, Electrical
Blue Bird Brand
Fort Valley, GA
Reporting to the Senior Director of Electrical Engineering, the Principal Design Engineer, Electrical serves as a technical authority for vehicle electrical/electronic architecture,…
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Phantom Works Associate Guidance & Control Engineer
The Boeing Company
Saint Charles, MO
+ Experience or coursework with simulation and / or system/component modeling
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Member of Technical Staff, Forward Deployed Engineer
Odyssey
Palo Alto, CA
- $164,800 to $508,000 USD / year
- Identify where world models can create a step-change in capability, particularly across robotics, simulation, autonomy, training, interactive media, and other physical or visual domains.
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Senior PCB Layout Engineer
ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.
Farmington Hills, MI
3D Modeling and Mechanical Design: Ability to use 3D models to check for inter-component spacing and other mechanical constraints.
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Power Electronics Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX
Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics
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Avionics Engineer B-2 (WBZ) 01.6.14 & 01.6.28
Credence
WPAFB, OH
…integration, verification methods, ICD review, sustainment, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, and model-based systems…
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Senior Program Engineer
Credence
Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Conduct trade studies, cost analyses, risk assessments, and modeling/simulation to support program decisions.
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Traffic Engineer
Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated
St. Paul, MN
Experience with VISSIM, CORSIM, TransModeler, VISUM, or other traffic simulation and modeling tools.
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Software Engineer II - Building Applications
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Jefferson City, MO
This position is in the Building Simulation and Design Group (BS&DG) within PNNL's Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division. BS&DG conducts modeling and analysis to evaluate the…
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RF/Microwave Design Engineer
Communications and Power Industries, Inc.
State College, PA
Modern engineering tools are central to this role. We expect engineers to combine RF simulation, electromagnetic modeling, scripting, data analysis, automated testing, and AI-assisted…
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Laser Weld Engineer - Caro Area
The Pivot Group Network
Caro · Caro, MI
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to…
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Electrical Engineer
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.
McLean, VA
Simulation and Modeling: Model RF propagation, Link Budgets, cascade performance, and multi-emitter environments using advanced simulation suites.
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Laser Weld Engineer - Flint Area
The Pivot Group Network
Flint · Flint, MI
Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering…
Added 16 hours ago
Laser Weld Engineer - Mount Pleasant Area
The Pivot Group Network
Mount Pleasant · Mount Pleasant, MI
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building…
Added 16 hours ago
Laser Weld Engineer - Dearborn Area
The Pivot Group Network
Dearborn · Dearborn, MI
Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in laser weld engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building…
Added 19 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Central Moloney
Remote, United States
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of distribution transformers in compliance with IEEE, CSA, and customer specifications. This role…
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Mechanical Engineer
Central Moloney
Pine Bluff, AR
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of distribution transformers in compliance with IEEE, CSA, and customer specifications. This role…

The Aerospace Corpor

2027 Trajectory Optimization Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. As a core component of EED, the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics (EMFD) Department provides flight mechanics expertise for the cislunar domain, multi-objective "traveling salesman" trajectory sequence generation, facility location optimization, and trans-atmospheric flight design for missiles, hyperglide vehicles, and reentry vehicles. Relevant skills include orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design and optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling and simulation. The selected candidate will provide expertise for a wide range of customer flight mechanics needs, supporting analysis, research, and development requests. The work will require candidates to provide deep technical solutions while also collaborating with engineering partners to facilitate integrated solutions for our customers' hardest problems. Customers will include defense, intelligence, and civil and commercial organizations. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA; Chantilly, VA; or Albuquerque, NM. What You'll be Doing: Primary Support - Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics analysis including orbit propagation, constellation design and optimization, and maneuver design and optimization for orbit transfer, station keeping, graveyard, disposal, and reentry events - Analysis of combinatorial optimization / sequential decision-making problems, such as the Traveling Salesman Problem, Facility Location Problem, Markov Decision Processes, etc. - Analysis of multi-objective optimization problems leveraging metaheuristic, mathematical programming, deterministic, and optimal control methods - Create, augment, and leverage flight mechanics centric software capabilities as stand-alone tools and ready-to-integrate submodules - Leveraging external tools like SciPy, ASSET, GPOPS-II, SNOPT, POST, OTIS, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, etc. where appropriate to augment internally developed capabilities - Evaluate contested missions' applications for space systems to understand threat performance, assess vulnerabilities, and improve system resiliency - Developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), exploring Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and incorporating operational constraints into the design and maturation of space and near-space systems - Providing operational support for nominal launch and spacecraft deployment and transfer sequences, anomaly resolution, and on-call emerging events Additional inter-department partnership collaborations opportunities: - Maneuver and orbit design, selection, and optimization for missions that support Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) objectives with complex operational constraints - Cislunar and exploration-class orbital mechanics analysis and trajectory optimization - Hypersonics, missiles, interceptors, and reentry vehicle trajectory design and optimization - Analysis of vehicles with chemical an /or electric propulsion - Trajectory design and optimization for launch vehicles and spacecraft for missions operating in LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO, and other earth-centric regimes - Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed What CorporateSkillsYou'll Bring - Strong written and oral communication skills - Must work well in a team environment - Must possess strong organizational, time management, and project management skills - Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need - Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements: - Master's degree from an accredited college/university program in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months) - 0-1 year of industry work experience - Experience in one or more of the following subjects: space mission analysis and design, advanced astrodynamics, algorithm design, software development, mathematical modeling, multi-objective optimization, decision making under uncertainty, and/or trajectory simulation and performance optimization - Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: Python, C/C++, Fortran, MATLAB. - Willing to travel domestically to customer and contractor facilities (approx. 10%) - This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. - Transcripts How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: - PhD degree from an accredited college/university program in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related technical discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months) - Experience with sequential decision-making and optimization algorithms (ex: Monte Carlo Tree Search, Markov Decision Processes, Reinforcement Learning, Genetic Algorithms, Particle Swarm Optimization, etc.) - Experience with multi-objective optimization, linear/nonlinear programming, and/or gradient-based and indirect methods - Experience with reachable set analysis for dynamical systems - Experience building astrodynamics/flight mechanics analysis software with integrated optimization/decision-making algorithms - Experience with object-oriented programming, joint C++/Python development, and modern software development practices (ex: Git/version control) - Experience with contested space trajectory applications, military exercises, and wargaming events - Ability to build effective relationships with customers, contractors, and FFRDC personnel, including direct interface with senior government stakeholders - Current SSBI with active TS/SCI clearance and/or current SAP access We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $86,600.00 - $150,400.00Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: - Operate Strategically - Lead Change - Engage with Impact - Foster Innovation - Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-lead

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