HX5, LLC Looking for Aerospace Mission Designer and Analyst at Remote Full Time

Aerospace Mission Designer and Analyst
Aerospace Engineer IV
Remote

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5, in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), is seeking a senior-level aerospace engineer, or similar discipline, for space mission system simulation design and analysis. The selected candidate will work with a team of NASA civil servants and other GEARS contractors that support the GRC Mission Design and Architecture Branch to identify, develop, optimize, and analyze mission designs for space flight systems that use state-of-the-art and advanced propulsion systems. In particular, the candidate will support the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) mission design activities, where the PPE is the element that provides propulsion for NASA’s Gateway concept. Primary responsibilities include mission design and trajectory optimization for aerospace vehicles and systems, which will help to define vehicle and mission requirements. In addition, development of advanced systems analysis and analytical tools, and launch vehicle and in-space vehicle simulations, may be required.

The selected candidate will support the Mission Architecture and Analysis Branch at NASA GRC, which provides mission, system, and architecture performance and feasibility analysis for a range of projects including launch vehicle, in-space propulsion, and space craft systems.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of orbital dynamics and space mechanics
• Knowledge and experience in orbital simulation, design, and optimization
• Familiarity or experience with modeling software: Copernicus, STK, GMAT, EMTG
• Highly motivated, able to work independently, and in a team environment
• Strong communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience with and development of tools needed for modeling a spacecraft trajectory
• Experience working on NASA-related projects
• Experience with analysis and synthesis of results for presentations and technical papers
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite

Education/Experience:

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

COVID-19 Regulations: As a federal government contractor, HX5 complies with all customer, federal, state, and local requirements regarding COVID-19 regulations, including COVID-19 vaccinations and testing requirements. This means that our employees and new hires, whether working at a customer site, working remotely, or working in an HX5 facility, will need to adhere to applicable COVID-19 requirements. These requirements may include vaccination, attestations regarding your vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, and you may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative test results as a condition of your employment. Requests for an accommodation will be reviewed and assessed under applicable laws and regulations.

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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