Sr. Trajectory Analysis Engineer (Starship)

SR. TRAJECTORY ANALYSIS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

As a Trajectory Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for finding creative analysis solutions to enable the world’s most advanced rockets, including our next-generation Starship vehicle, a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans to Mars and beyond. You will work with a talented team of accomplished engineers to iterate on mission objectives for upcoming and future flights to ensure flight safety objectives are met. You should thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where you adapt quickly and love to solve hard problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze launch vehicle trajectories and vehicle performance in the presence of faults
• Find creative flight plan solutions to enable mission objectives, while maintaining safe vehicle operation
• Generate and submit flight safety deliverables
• Produce and present trajectory analysis products for internal and external partners
• Interface with internal operations teams, flight reliability teams, hardware teams, and external regulatory partners such as the FAA.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary vehicle systems investigations to motivate mission design, vehicle architecture, and analysis methodologies
• Develop and evaluate flight termination system mission rules
• Support launch and mission operations of vehicles that you enabled
• Conduct flight data review
• Automate mission-to-mission trajectory analysis product generation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline AND 5+ years of professional experience 
• Experience with orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation
• Experience with the software languages Python or C++

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of professional experience in trajectory analysis and aerodynamics
• Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Experience with system trades and first-hand knowledge of how requirements tie hardware to larger systems
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Trajectory Analysis Engineer/Senior: $140,000.00 - $205,000.00/per year    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.