Aerospace Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Merit increases / performance bonus

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Rockville, MD, is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support the development of an in-house ADCS/GNC simulation, orbital mechanics, and space dynamics, with MATLAB/Simulink experience and embedded systems work.

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field is required; strong teamwork and communications skills are essential, with open collaboration across multidisciplinary hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical engineering, CS or Mathematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of embedded systems.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Support development of an in-house ADCS/GNC simulation, orbital mechanics, and space dynamics.
• Collaborate with embedded systems and software teams to deliver the product.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

MATLAB/Simulink experience

Embedded systems

Orbital mechanics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical engineering, CS or Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Blacklynx, a Jacobs company, is seeking a talented and motivated Aerospace Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an Aerospace Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the development of an in-house product focused on ADCS/GNC simulation, orbital mechanics, and space dynamics. With some experience in MATLAB/Simulink you would join a dynamic team to work with embedded systems and software.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink
• Knowledge of embedded systems
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical), computer science, or mathematics.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $105,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 07, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.