Aerospace Engineer IV

TSC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense and space industry is seeking an Aerospace Engineer IV to provide technical leadership in the design and integration of hypersonic systems. The role demands a veteran engineer with extensive experience in missile systems and a strong background in high-speed aerodynamics. Ideal candidates will possess a balance of technical prowess, leadership skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff, contributing significantly to advanced weapon development and system evaluations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including 5 years in hypersonics.
• Strong understanding of high-speed aerodynamics and thermal management.
• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, testing, and integration of hypersonic systems.
• Support systems engineering activities including requirements definition.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide subject matter expertise.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

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• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, testing, and integration of hypersonic systems, including glide vehicles, boosters, guidance/navigation, and thermal protection systems.
• Support systems engineering activities such as requirements definition, risk management, interface control, and verification/validation (V&V).
• Review and evaluate contractor technical proposals, system designs, and test plans for compliance with performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Lead or support flight test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Contribute to technology maturation plans, modeling and simulation activities, and digital engineering initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, and documentation for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide SME input across multidisciplinary domains.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, testing, and integration of hypersonic systems, including glide vehicles, boosters, guidance/navigation, and thermal protection systems.
• Support systems engineering activities such as requirements definition, risk management, interface control, and verification/validation (V&V).
• Review and evaluate contractor technical proposals, system designs, and test plans for compliance with performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Lead or support flight test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Contribute to technology maturation plans, modeling and simulation activities, and digital engineering initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, and documentation for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide SME input across multidisciplinary domains.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including 5 years in hypersonics, missile systems, or advanced weapon development.
• Strong understanding of high-speed aerodynamics, thermal management, and materials engineering for extreme environments.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, test and evaluation protocols, and system development lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting Navy, DARPA, or OSD-led hypersonic initiatives.
• Experience with digital engineering tools such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), ANSYS, MATLAB, or CFD tools.
• Knowledge of Navy-specific mission requirements and platforms.
  
  

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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