What You'll Be Doing Primary Support Trajectory design and optimization for launch vehicles and spacecraft for missions operating in LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO, and other earth-centric regimes Astrodynamics and orbital mechanics analysis including orbit propagation and maneuver design and optimization for orbit transfer, stationkeeping, graveyard, disposal, and reentry events Evaluating contested missions applications for space systems to understand threat performance, assess vulnerabilities, and improve system resiliency Develop space warfighting tactics aligned to the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) priorities by providing technical, operational, and risk assessments Understand customer requirements, models, and algorithms to develop integrated architectures and recommend technical and operational needs for Ops Centers' processes Exploring and defining the evolving Dynamic Space Operations (DSO) mission area Maneuver and orbit design, selection, and optimization for missions that support Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) objectives with complex operational constraints Developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), exploring Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and incorporating operational constraints into the design and maturation of space systems Providing operational support for nominal launch and spacecraft deployment and transfer sequences, anomaly resolution, and on-call emerging events Utilizing optimal control, flight mechanics, and computer science/algorithm development skills to create new capabilities to service customer requests as stand-alone services and/or ready-to-integrate submodules Performing research and development and building new flight dynamics tools to cultivate and maintain a healthy and modern internal tool base Leveraging external tools like ASSET, GPOPS-II, SNOPT, POST, OTIS, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, etc. The ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance (SSBI) with SCI access is strongly preferred (applicant will be submitted for this clearance upon hiring if they do not currently possess it) In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Engineering Specialist - Flight Mechanics position include: Eight or more years of experience of relevant technical work or PhD Demonstrated technical excellence in the relevant job capabilities and functions The ability to operate independently, often in the presence of ambiguity, and still deliver high quality, relevant end products to a range of customers How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Advanced degree in aeronautical/astronautical engineering, physics or applied mathematics, or related disciplines is strongly desired Graduate level course work, research and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, ascent trajectory modeling, hypersonic flight simulation, optimal control, flight mechanics, and/or trajectory modeling and simulation Familiarity with National Security Space Enterprise operational communities and experience with translating warfighter needs into analysis frameworks.