ABL Space Systems is driven by the vision that in ten years, missions to space will launch every day from around the world. We’ve set out to assure global access to space through the development of a low-cost launch vehicle and a modular ground system, RS1 and GS0. 

Behind our business model is an exceptional team. Engineers, technicians and operators at ABL thrive on creating simple yet effective systems to tackle the challenge that space launch presents.

Launch is just the beginning. Join ABL in paving the way for the next-generation space platform.

Trajectory Analyst/Mission Designer

There is a lot of work required to make a mission successful, and it all starts with having a good plan. A Trajectory Analyst/Mission Designer will know how to optimize the path so we can get from point A to point B. However, the best analyst not only knows how to design a mission, but understand vehicle capabilities and how they intersect with our customers requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing and optimizing complex missions for both endo and exo-atmospheric flight regimes
• Work with Engineering teams to develop vehicle configurations, mission designs, and performance estimates
• Work with Business Development to perform customer-focused analyses that show ABL vehicle capabilities and performance
• Support generation of trajectory deliveries in support of flight safety analyses
• Support critical operations for launch as trajectory analyst
• Gather, define, and document requirements to support mission and/or trajectory designs
• Architect trajectory optimization infrastructure for ease of use and robustness
• Perform modeling and simulation tasks to validate system design and performance
• Step up as a leader to be at the forefront of solving the most challenging and impactful technical issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree from an accredited university
• 5+ years of experience in the development of aircraft, missile, launch vehicle, or spacecraft trajectory mission design

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in trajectory planning/design and optimization algorithms or tools (e.g. POST2, OTIS, TAOS)
• M.S. or PhD degree from an accredited university
• 8+ years of experience in the development of aircraft, missile, launch vehicle, or spacecraft trajectory mission design
• Previous experience analyzing and informing launch vehicle or hypersonic vehicle design
• Broad based experience understanding related fields that inform vehicle trajectory and design
• Demonstrated skills in modeling, simulation, and analysis software and experience in at least one or more high-level programming languages (e.g. C, C++, or FORTRAN)
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex and difficult technical problems with simple robust solutions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to launch and test sites up to 10%

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.