Engineer/Scientist, Aerospace

USRA and the Science and Technology Institute are seeking a full-time Aerospace Engineer or Scientist. The candidate will be a highly qualified Aerospace Engineer or Scientist to support advanced research and analysis related to orbital dynamics and numerical simulations in cislunar space, including orbits around the Moon, and the near-Earth space environment. The successful candidate will contribute to technical studies, model development, large-scale simulations, and efforts focused on space sustainability and risk mitigation. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience with a Master or 3 years of experience with a PhD with specialized expertise in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, orbital evolution modeling and simulations. TS/SCI security clearance is required during employment. Required Experience Analytical or numerical modeling of orbital evolution of objects in cislunar space, including orbits around the Moon, and near-Earth space environment. Code development for numerical simulations related to orbital mechanics or flight dynamics. Processing and analyzing results from large-scale numerical simulations. Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Orbital mechanics or flight dynamics. Expert-level proficiency in Fortran, MATLAB, Python. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Excellent technical communication and research documentation abilities. Education: Masters or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Planetary Sciences, or related discipline. Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. extensive online usage. This is largely a sedentary role. Travel: Several domestic trips per year are expected. Remote Working: This position qualifies for remote work TS/SCI security clearance is required during employment.