What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Dynamics Engineer position at Science & Technology Corp?
Job Title
Flight Dynamics Engineer
Location
HAMPTON, VA 23681 US (Primary)
Category
Engineering, General Laborer
Job Type
Full-Time
Compensation Minimum (USD)
Compensation Maximum (USD)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Citizenship Status Required
U.S. Citizen
Security Clearance Required
None
Job Description
STC is seeking exceptional aerospace engineers to join our team supporting NASA's human spaceflight, planetary exploration, and other critical missions. We are augmenting our staff and are looking for several motivated individuals with expertise in flight dynamics, modeling and simulation, and guidance, navigation, and controls. Engineers and scientists with experience in flight dynamics, including the modeling and analysis of aerospace vehicles, are needed. Examples of tasks to be assigned include performance evaluations, trajectory optimization, stability and robustness analysis, guidance and control system development, navigation filter design, simulation development and Monte Carlo analyses.
Qualifications
- Experience and familiarity with flight mechanics, control systems, and dynamics simulation (critical).
- Background in multi-body dynamics and / or subsystem modeling (important).
- Experience with Matlab / Simulink, FORTRAN, C / C programming, and NASA's Program to Optimize Simulated Trajectories II (POST2) (preferred).
- Strong background in one or more of the following areas (required) :
- Entry descent and landing design and analysis,
- Launch vehicle analysis,
- Flight testing including post-flight data analysis,
- Simulation development,
- Trajectory optimization,
- Orbital dynamics,
- Parameter identification.
- Strong written and oral communication skills (required).
Job Requirements
Education and Qualifications :
Candidates with advanced degrees are highly encouraged to apply.
We are equal opportunity / affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
