Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel

Astrion; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SEG is seeking an Aerospace Engineer at midlevel to join the threat missile modeling and simulation team at Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on developing trajectory models and representations of adversary missile systems.

The ideal candidate has a BS in aerospace engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in MATLAB or Python; DoD Secret clearance is required or achievable. This position offers stability in a defense-focused environment with opportunities for technical

Qualifications

• US citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience.
• Experience in ballistic, cruise, or hypersonic system modeling.
• Proficient with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical models and tools for threat missile performance.
• Create aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance and control inputs.
• Characterize missile performance variation and uncertainty.
• Model threat missile excursions and perform design trades.
• Generate and present 6-DOF trajectory data.
• Support high-fidelity digital flight simulation development.

Skills

US Citizenship

5+ Years Exp

Aerospace Eng Degree

Ballistic/Flight Modeling

MATLAB

Python

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Overview

Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel

Job Location: Dahlgren, Virginia

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Salary: $110,000-$180,000

SEG is seeking enthusiastic candidates to be part of our threat missile modeling and simulation team. SEG provides an intellectually stimulating environment with excellent opportunities for technical and leadership growth. This position supports SEG’s Aerospace Branch which develops trajectory models and representations of adversary missile systems.

Salary and designation of mid- or senior-level is commensurate with experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Candidates must be US citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related degree (advanced degrees preferred)
• Candidates must possess at least 5 years of work experience
• Candidates should demonstrate experience and capability in one or more of the following areas: analysis and modeling of ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or hypersonic systems including flight dynamics, vehicle performance characterization, propulsion system design, supersonic/hypersonic aerodynamics prediction, guidance, navigation, control, and flight test data analysis
• Candidates must be familiar with MATLAB and/or Python programming languages
• Candidates must be able to communicate well through written documentation and oral presentations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with the C++ programming language
• Candidates should possess an active DoD Secret clearance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development ofintelligence-based analytical modelsand tools to characterize and analyzethreat ballistic missile, cruise missile, and hypersonic vehicle performance
  • Development of aerodynamics, mass properties, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control inputs and modules
  • Characterization of missile performance variation and uncertainty
  • Modeling of threat missile excursions and execution of design trade studies
• Generation and evaluation of digital trajectory data using Six Degrees-of-Freedom (6-DOF) simulation tools
• Documentation and presentation of work to internal and external customers
• Support of ongoing activities in developing a high fidelity 6-DOF digital flight simulation environment
• Performing research and augmenting toolsets to enhance modeling techniques and improve current processes

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