Aerospace Systems Analyst

Provide aerospace systems analysis support to the Systems Analysis Group of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Rocket Propulsion Division (AFRL/RQR).  Typical tasks involve the creation of novel trajectory optimization software & tools with applications on relevant missions of interest spanning spacecraft, launch vehicles, hypersonic vehicles, and missiles.  The tools and resulting analysis will be transitioned to customers within the DoD and commercial sector.

The employee will participate in analysis of rocket propulsion systems through:

• Development of trajectory optimization methods for relevant applications accounting for flight dynamic constraints, mission requirements, and constraints resulting from external system to system interfaces.
• Support domain spanning trajectory tool development covering broad spectrum rocket propulsion applications: missiles, launch, and space systems.
• Creation of software and toolchains that incorporate novel methods for use in payoff analyses at the Engineering level, up to the Mission level of MS&A.
• Perform analysis of rocket propulsion enabled technologies for systems using the developed toolsets showcasing customer’s advance propulsion S&T.  

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

REQUISITE SKILLS:

• An understanding of engineering simulations, flight dynamics, and vehicle conceptual design is essential and command of the methods, techniques, and software technology in this field is required.
• An understanding of AI/ML isn’t required, but desired.
• Proven ability to use MATLAB/Python to solve engineering problems is required.
• A familiarity with mission analysis tools like AFSIM/GMAT/STK is desired, but not required.
• The candidate shall have a good command of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• A good knowledge of the English language is required. 
• The candidate shall be able to operate in a team environment, and shall have good interpersonal, reporting and communication skills (written and verbal).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must have a B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Early to Mid-Career Level, 0 – 10 years’ experience.
• The candidate must be a US citizen and shall be able to obtain a US security clearance.