Aerospace Engineer

Naval Air Systems Command; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Systems Command in California seeks an Aerospace Engineer for the Research & Development Group. The role focuses on weapon system modeling and simulation, data analysis, and technical reporting to support test and evaluation activities.

The candidate will operate in a Linux environment, configure simulations, analyze results, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Experience in defense-related engineering and formal reporting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with Modeling & Simulation in weapon systems.
• Operating in a Linux environment for simulation runs and data reduction.
• Quantitative data analysis of simulation outputs to assess weapon performance.
• Ability to draft and present technical reports and briefs for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in T&E events using M&S tools.
• Configure, run, and troubleshoot simulations in Linux.
• Analyze simulation data to evaluate mission-thread performance.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports communicating results to the team.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation tools

Data analysis

Linux scripting

Technical reporting

Tools

Modeling & Simulation suites

Job description

You will serve as a AEROSPACE ENGINEER in the RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, WEAPONS & ENERGETICS DEPT, WEAPONS MS&A DIV, WEAPONS DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION BR of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band (DP-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer.

Specialized experience is defined as the following:

• 1) Participating in weapon system test and evaluation (T&E) events utilizing Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools or specialized simulation suites;
• 2) Operating within a Linux environment to configure, execute, or troubleshoot simulation runs or data reduction scripts;
• 3) Conducting quantitative data analysis of simulation runs to evaluate, characterize, or validate weapon system performance against established mission threads;
• 4) Preparing, drafting, or delivering technical reports, briefs, or analytical documentation to communicate test results to team members or stakeholders.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.