Interplanetary Trajectory and Maneuver Design Engineer

Job overview

The Interplanetary Trajectory and Maneuver Design Engineer role is available remotely in the listed states or in person at the Littleton, CO office; the listing also identifies Glen Burnie, MD. Compensation is not specified. The Flight Dynamics Interplanetary team supports planetary and commercial lunar and Mars missions, while KinetX provides space navigation and mission engineering services.

What you'll do

• Analyze spacecraft trajectories, including high- and low-thrust optimization, trade studies, and statistical Monte Carlo analysis. Plan, design, and verify operational maneuvers
• develop ground-navigation tools and software
• prepare technical reports and present results
• and coordinate with mission partners, spacecraft engineers, scientists, and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

interplanetary trajectory design

maneuver design

aerospace engineering

flight dynamics

remote or in-person

littleton co

glen burnie md

python

astrodynamics

trajectory optimization

nasa missions

u.s. citizen

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting lists remote work in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, MD, OH, TX, UT, VA, WA, and DC, or in person in Littleton, CO. A degree in a related discipline, relevant experience, mission-design software proficiency, Python, Linux, and U.S. citizenship are required.

About the employer

Intuitive Machines LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.