Aerospace Algorithms Engineer

MORSE Corp; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

MORSE Corp seeks an Aerospace Algorithms Engineer for Cambridge, MA, to develop physics-based models and mission planning tools used by military personnel and first responders. The role requires strong physics, aerospace, robotics, math and statistics background and the ability to translate algorithms into production software. US citizenship or the ability to obtain a U.S.

Security Clearance is required. A MS/PhD and 5+ years of experience are preferred for ownership of the algorithm lifecycle

Qualifications

• Must own mission planning algorithms lifecycle: conception, development, deployment, testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own algorithms throughout their lifecycle, including conception, development, documentation, deployment, and testing.
• Process and analyze raw data
• Simulate and validate algorithmic performance using dynamic systems.
• Present technical work through white papers, analysis test reports, and oral presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of algorithms into software solutions.

Skills

Python

Physics

Aerospace Engineering

Statistics

Education

MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Physics or other relevant field

Job description

Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, Seattle, WA

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

Job Summary

As an Aerospace Algorithms Engineer at MORSE you will be working on a broad set of applications developing novel physics, statistical, and mathematical models for use in mission planning tools used by military personnel and first responders. MORSE is looking for engineers with a strong background in physics, aerospace, robotics, math, and statistics who are also able to develop their algorithms in software to function efficiently and be readily testable.

Responsibilities:

Develop and own algorithms throughout their lifecycle, including conception, development, documentation, deployment, and testing.

Process and analyze raw data

Simulate and validate algorithmic performance using dynamic systems.

Present technical work through white papers, analysis test reports, and oral presentations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of algorithms into software solutions.

Skills and Requirements

The candidate must have the ambition to own mission planning algorithms for their entire lifecycle: conception of the solution, development, documentation, deployment in software, and testing. Most importantly, the candidate must be passionate about developing solutions that are fieldable!

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

• MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Physics or other relevant field
• 5+ years of experience

Proficiency in Python algorithm and software development practices.

Strong background in physics, math, and statistics.

Experience with developing algorithms and simulations.

Experience simulating dynamic systems to test and validate algorithmic performance

Experience describing systems via equations of motion derived from first-principle engineering analysis

Experience presenting technical work through white papers, analysis test reports, and oral presentations.

MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specificnumber of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.

Compensation

$90,000 - $210,000 USD

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