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 Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department (EOFDD) provides flight mechanics expertisefor launch vehicles and space vehicleswith particular focus on rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO).Relevant skills include orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design and optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling and simulation. We are looking for anEngineering Specialist to join the EOFDD team in the RPO Maneuver and Orbits Section (RMOS). The selected candidate will provide expertisefor a wide range of customer flight mechanics needs, supporting both analysis and research and development requests. The work will require candidates to provide leadership of deep technical solutions while also collaboratingwith engineering partners to facilitate integrated solutions for our customers' hardest problems. Customers will include defense, intelligence, and civil and commercial organizations. Engineering Specialists typically conduct specialized technical studies and are expected to be thought leaders for new efforts and customer relationships. They have opportunities to construct and lead technical teams to meet customer needs and advance department technical and strategic objectives. They are expected to provide innovation and initiative while providing effective communication to customers. Work Model This position will be a hybrid work model based in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Chantilly, VA, or Albuquerque, NM, with the expectation that the selected candidate works at least 3 days a week onsite, as the business needs allow. What You'll Be Doing Primary Support Maneuver and orbit design, selection, and optimization for missions that support Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) objectives with complex operational constraints Trajectory design and optimization for launch vehicles and spacecraft for missions operatingin LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO, and other earth-centric regimes Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics analysis including orbit propagation and maneuver design and optimization for orbit transfer,stationkeeping, graveyard, disposal, and reentry events Analysis of vehicles with chemical and/or electric propulsion Evaluating 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 systems Providing operational support for nominal launch and spacecraft deployment and transfer sequences, anomaly resolution, and on-call emerging events Utilizing optimal control, flight mechanics, and computer science/algorithm development skills to create new capabilities to service customer requests as stand-alone services and/or ready-to-integrate submodules Performing research and development and building new flight dynamics tools to cultivate and maintain a healthy and odern internal tool base Leveraging external tools like ASSET, GPOPS-II, SNOPT, POST, OTIS, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, etc. where appropriate to augment internallydeveloped capabilities Lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex technical projects, from conception to delivery Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations Effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders Additionalinter-department... 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