Summary
Position Title: Senior Aerospace Engineer
Position ID: TA262
Location(s): Hybrid; Aurora, CO; Chantilly, VA
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Security Clearance
Job Description
Trusted Space is seeking a Senior Aerospace Engineer to design, implement, and validate orbit-based algorithms in support of a larger autonomous product. This role will focus on mission workflows across Earth-centered and cislunar orbit dynamics, working collaboratively within a cross functional Agile team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine aerospace mission-dynamics and space-domain simulation models to support development of a Trusted Space autonomy product and software integration.
- Collaborate with autonomy and software engineers to validate orbit algorithm outputs and physical vehicle model behaviors.
- Generate representative mission scenario configurations for reference missions, supporting both component-level and system-level testing.
- Contribute aerospace-focused artifacts to documentation, training materials, and technical presentations.
Qualifications
- An active TS/SCI Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in modeling & simulation, mission dynamics, or test engineering.
- Experience developing and validating aerospace or space-domain models (orbital, attitude, sensor geometry, mission constraints).
- Hands-on proficiency with simulation environments (e.g., Basilisk, Orekit, GMAT, etc.) and demo-support workflows for mission environment simulations.
- Ability to collaborate with autonomy and software engineering teams in integrated Agile workflows.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Ability to understand, enhance, develop, and test codebases in C++/Rust.
- Experience with python for basic scripting and development.
- Comfortable with git version control and Agile DevOps tools (Azure, Gitlab, Jira).
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $200,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.
Benefits
Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.
This is a full time position
