Trajectory Design Engineer

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Position : Trajectory Design Engineer

About The Position

The Mission Design Group at IM specializes in designing trajectories, analyzing vehicle performance, and supporting mission operations as mission design and analysis experts. The Trajectory Design Engineer will develop optimal trajectories and mission plans for space missions such as lunar landings, interplanetary missions, and satellite deployments. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to define mission objectives, model spacecraft dynamics, and develop trajectory solutions to ensure mission success.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze trajectories and constellations for IM missions in cislunar space, and assist with mission operations in a senior trajectory design capacity.
• Develop tools and techniques to analyze spacecraft performance using stochastic methods.
• Simulate and optimize mission trajectories considering fuel efficiency, time, safety margins, and navigation capabilities.
• Conduct failure analyses and develop contingency trajectories for potential anomalies.
• Collaborate with operations teams to develop and execute mission plans, including real-time trajectory corrections.
• Create internal tools for operational maneuver planning and perform this role during IM missions.
• Contribute to technical proposals and presentations for future missions and contracts.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Additional Information

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics.

Job Details

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