About this role
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 New Entrant launch vehicles and perhaps one day the SpaceX Starship launch vehicle. You will be performing computer simulations of the launch from 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
- 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
- BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
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.
Other facts
About Arcfield
Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in systems engineering and integration, space and mission launch assurance, cybersecurity and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 offices in the U.S. and Canada, Arcfield employs more than 2,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals. The company has more than 65 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence, and warfighter readiness.
What you'll do
- The Aerospace Engineer will perform Flight Mechanics analysis for launch vehicles, including developing environmental and vehicle models and conducting trajectory simulations. They will also interface with Launch Service Provider personnel and document IV&V activities.
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