Aerospace Engineer II

Cummings-Aerospace-; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings Aerospace in Niceville, Florida is seeking an Aerospace Engineer II for a full-time exempt role suitable for early career professionals or individuals who have completed an MS or PhD program. The role involves developing simulation models, integrating external models into computational tools, and supporting aerospace system design and analysis.

You will work under a Team Lead in the Air-Force Programs business unit, train and mentor others in technical tasks, and contribute to technical

Qualifications

• BS degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering is required.
• MS or PhD in related field is preferred.
• Experience with feedback control theory and simulations is required.
• Experience with MATLAB, C++, or Python is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation models and software for aerospace or weapon system applications.
• Develop autopilot concepts, provide robustness analysis, and integrate them with trajectory-level simulation tools.
• Perform analysis of GNC concepts for aerospace or weapons system applications.
• Develop advanced technology concepts for missile and aerospace system applications.
• Document and present results to technical leads, management and/or customers.
• Responsible for executing technical assignments with minimal supervision.
• Support the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the performance of duties.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

GNC algorithms

6-DOF simulations

Feedback control

MATLAB

C++

Python

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

B.S. in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

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Full Time Niceville, Florida, Niceville, FL, US

17 days ago Requisition ID: 1461

Overview

The Aerospace Engineer II position is afull-time exempt position early career or having completed a relevant M.S. orPhD program. The successful candidate will support engineering activitiesincluding developing engineering models and integrating externally developedflight vehicle and component subsystem models into computational simulationtools to support aerospace system design and analysis, perform engineeringtrade studies, and performance assessments of aerospace systems. The individualwill work with an experienced engineer to train and mentor them in technicaltasks and report to a Team Lead in our Air-Force Programs business unit.

Roles& Responsibilities

• Developsimulation models and software for aerospace or weapon system applications.
• Developautopilot concepts, provide robustness analysis, and integrate them with trajectorylevel simulation tools.
• Perform analysisof Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) concepts for aerospace or weaponsystem applications.
• Develop advancedtechnology concepts for missile and aerospace system applications.
• Document andpresent results to technical leads, management and/or customers.
• Responsible forexecuting technical assignments with minimal supervision.
• Support thedevelopment and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers.
• Ensure corporatepolicies and procedures are adhered to in the performance of duties.
• Support otherduties as assigned.

Skillsand Competencies

• BS degree inAerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field isrequired, MS degree or PhD is desired.
• Classroomexperience with the theory and design of feedback control systems.
• Coursework relatedto 6-DOF simulations of atmospheric flight vehicles (flight mechanics or flightdynamics).
• Coursework developingGuidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms.
• Experience usingMatlab, C++, or Python is desired.
• Excellent verbaland written communication skills.
• Demonstratedself-starter with the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stretch and lift up to 10 pounds occasionally

Location

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secretsecurity clearance is required

Cummings Aerospace provides equalemployment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cummings Aerospacecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination inemployment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policyapplies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves ofabsence, compensation, and training.

Cummings Aerospace expressesprohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion,gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interferencewith the ability of Cummings Aerospace’s employees to perform their job dutiesmay result in discipline up to and including discharge.