Model, develop, simulate, and analyze launch vehicle and spacecraft dynamics, control systems, performance, and stability in both the frequency and time domains with varying levels of fidelity.
Responsibilities
Model, develop, simulate, and analyze launch vehicle and spacecraft dynamics (including aerodynamics, flexible body, slosh, actuators, etc.), control systems, performance, and stability in both the frequency and time domains with varying levels of fidelity
Resolve complex problems pertaining to the design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of control systems and 6-DoF models and simulations
Conduct verification and validation of launch vehicle and/or spacecraft
Develop, modify, maintain, and improve software simulations, tools, and scripts
Configure, conduct, and analyze 6-DoF Monte Carlo simulations
Requirements
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution
Nice to have: Derive multi-body spacecraft dynamics equations of motion (nonlinear and linear state equations)
Nice to have: Modeling and simulating manual control of spacecraft (controllability, transfer function models, Cooper Harper ratings, paper pilot modeling)
Nice to have: Software development, verification, and validation
100% Employer paid insurance (Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability)
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Develop and apply enterprise-level simulation capabilities for missile warning and tracking systems in medium Earth orbit.
Locations (2)
El Segundo, California, United States
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Compensation
$131,400.00 - $197,000.00
Responsibilities
Develop and apply enterprise-level simulation capabilities to assess constellation and mission-level performance across multiple MEO vendors and epochs
Lead or support mission payload performance modeling, including image processing and 2D tracking simulation, to verify contractor-claimed performance against independent, government-trusted analysis
Develop and maintain software supporting the verification and validation (V&V) of mission payload, constellation, and enterprise-level performance requirements
Serve as a technical resource to the government test lead and government chief engineer on M&S-based performance assessments
Support HVAC product development through engineering analysis, modeling, and maintenance of engineering software tools.
Compensation
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $77,963.33 - $109,340.00
Responsibilities
Apply thermal-sciences and refrigeration-cycle fundamentals to evaluate HVAC component and system performance
Support steady-state and transient model development and validation; compare predictions with test results and investigate differences
Analyze laboratory data, calculate performance metrics, and check units, data quality, and physical consistency
Maintain engineering software through assigned bug fixes, calculation updates, and small feature improvements, with technical guidance and code review
Help troubleshoot calculation and application issues; test changes against reference calculations and representative datasets
Requirements
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least three years of relevant experience in HVAC engineering, thermal systems, modeling, or engineering analysis
Modeling and Simulation EngineerTrane Technologies · Tyler, US