Aerospace Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Kentucky; On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to join our defense-focused R&D team. You will evaluate new technologies, perform threat analyses, and improve the design of advanced missile systems. You’ll work with DoD/IC clients and a broad team of engineers and scientists to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires strong aero ballistic GNC and estimation theory experience, plus hands-on Python coding. Security clearances and collaboration with customers are integral to the work.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in aero ballistic guidance navigation and control analysis
• 4+ years of experience with object estimation theories
• 4+ years of experience with EO and IR modeling and simulation of advanced weapons systems
• 2+ years of experience with Python coding

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new technologies and perform threat analysis.
• Design and improve defense systems and tools.
• Collaborate with DoD/IC teams and clients to deliver solutions.
• Contribute to the direction of solutions by evaluating, analyzing and designing tools for analytical, defense and engineering teams.

Skills

Guidance & Controls

Missile systems

Python coding

Threat analysis

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Aerospace Engineer The Opportunity: As an aerospace engineer, you know leading-edge technology, systems, and tools are critical to national defense. At Booz Allen, you can use your engineering expertise to develop advanced defense tools and technology. We need your skills and expertise in missiles to develop creative solutions that directly impact the warfighter. As an aerospace engineer on our research and development team, you'll provide expertise in evaluating new technologies, performing threat analysis and characterization, and improving the design of defense systems. Your experience with highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts is key and makes you an integral part of delivering a client-focused solution. In this role, you'll contribute to the direction of solutions by evaluating, analyzing, and designing tools to inform and assist analytical, defense and engineering teams across the DoD and IC. You'll work with a large community of aerospace and software engineers, remote sensing scientists, and domain experts across the effort and collaborate with clients and customers to deliver world-class solutions to evaluate new technologies and innovate new defense solutions. Your engineering knowledge will help the DoD expand and improve their capabilities to enhance national security and protect the warfighter. If you want to solve real-world challenges and lead engineering for an intelligence customer, there's a place for you here. At Booz Allen, you'll make a difference with us, and, in return, we'll invest in your future. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience with aero ballistic guidance navigation and control analysis
• 4+ years of experience with object estimation theories
• 4+ years of experience with EO and IR modeling and simulation of advanced weapons systems
• 2+ years of experience with Python coding
• Knowledge of advanced missile systems
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and engage with clients and customers
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience coding in MATLAB or C++
• Experience with the application of AI/ML methodologies using Python tools
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, structures, and propulsion systems
• Master's degree in an Engineering field preferred; Doctorate degree in an Engineering field a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

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• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
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Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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