Astronautical Engineer - Space Systems, Simulation, and Policy Analysis

RAND(1 month ago)

Greater Los Angeles Area, Santa Monica, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$108,000 - $299,100Research

About this role

An Astronautical Engineer at RAND applies engineering expertise to national security and space policy research, joining multidisciplinary teams to produce objective, evidence-based analysis that informs policymakers and sponsors. The role supports RAND’s mission-driven, nonpartisan research on space systems, mission analysis, and defense-related challenges across multiple locations.

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Required Skills

Spacecraft Design
Astrodynamics
Orbital Mechanics
Mission Design
Modeling Simulation
MATLAB
Python
Systems Engineering
Technical Writing
Data Analysis

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Engineering
M.S. in Engineering
B.S. in Engineering
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to Obtain Security Clearance

About RAND

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RAND is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND focuses on the issues that matter most such as health, education, national security, international affairs, the environment, and more. With a research staff consisting of some of the world's preeminent minds, RAND has been expanding the boundaries of human knowledge for more than 75 years.

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