Aerospace Engineer
Job in
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30383, USA
Listed on 2026-02-18
Listing for:
TRC Talent Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
TRC is working alongside a nimble firm in the aerospace arena that is seeking a Contract Aerospace Engineer to help a small team of engineers advance novel concepts for high‑speed flight research through modeling and simulation. US Citizenship required. This is a contract role to start. Position can be remote or in Atlanta, GA.
Key Responsibilities- Design and optimize mission trajectories (ascent, orbital operations, re‑entry, landing) using 3‑DOF and multidisciplinary optimization tools
- Perform flight performance assessments including ΔV budgets, mass margins, and staging trade studies
- Develop and refine aerodynamic concepts from requirements definition through detailed design using CFD and lower‑order methods
- Predict and assess aerothermal environments during ascent and re‑entry, including aero‑thermal‑structural interactions
- Conduct modeling, simulation, and multidisciplinary analysis of high‑speed atmospheric and space systems
- Collaborate with a small, cross‑functional technical team to deliver innovative, high‑performance solutions
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering
- 5+ years of aerospace industry experience in flight performance, aerodynamics, or aerothermal engineering
- Experience designing/modeling hypersonic vehicles, launch systems, or spacecraft
- Strong background in multidisciplinary analysis and optimization of high‑speed flight systems
- Familiarity with Monte Carlo, uncertainty, or risk analysis methods
- Comfortable working with ownership and autonomy in a small business environment
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