Senior Aerospace Engineer
Company: TriVector
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
TriVector Services, Inc. provides quality aerospace engineering
solutions to complex problems through a renowned team of
engineering professionals. We are a SBA-certified Small Business
headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our experienced team is
dedicated to building lasting partnerships based on professional
integrity and sound engineering principles. TriVector's Experience
and exceptional Performance adds measurable Value to every project.
We have an opening for an Senior Aerospace Engineer. Description NASA's Mars Sample Return mission will collect rock and soil
samples from the surface of Mars to be returned to Earth for
scientific study. The Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) will play the
critical role of carrying those samples from the Martian surface
into orbit. As a Senior Aerospace Engineer you will help design and
optimize the trajectory, determine system requirements, and conduct
trade studies and analyses for both MAV and a terrestrial test
flight of key components. Initially, your tasks will focus on 3
degree of freedom (3-DOF) trajectories using Program to Optimize
Simulated Trajectories (POST). Future assignments will include
6-DOF modeling and simulation and support for Range Safety analyses
for the terrestrial flight test. Requirements A degree from an ABET-accredited university in Aerospace
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Typically,
educational requirements are the equivalent of a PhD with at least
9 years of experience, an MS with at least 13 years of experience,
or a BS with at least 15 years of experience. Skills and experience must include: * Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and independent
problem solving. * Proficiency in technical writing, communication,
and presentation. * Broad knowledge across multiple GN&C
disciplines, including astrodynamics and flight mechanics. *
Advanced experience with modeling and simulation of aerospace
vehicles, including trajectory design, optimization, and analysis.
Experience with POST is desired. * Strong proficiency in
programming, especially with C/C++, Python or MATLAB. * Knowledge
of Monte Carlo, design of experiments, and statistical analysis. *
Experience with flight test programs, especially in the areas of
range safety and trajectory reconstruction, is desired. Security clearance: Proof of U.S. citizenship required for this
position. TriVector Services offers its employees a competitive benefits
package. We provide extensive health, life, and disability
insurance plans, along with coverage for both dental and vision. We
also offer a competitive 401(K) to help you plan for retirement,
and employees have the option of adding supplementary insurance and
spending plans on top of company-provided benefits. All full-time
employees receive annual paid time off and 10 paid Government
holidays. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled
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