Aerospace Engineer - Defense Systems Simulation & T&E

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

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.