Aerospace Engineer, Sr

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Town of Maryland (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Aerospace Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects in flight control systems and aircraft dynamics. This role offers the chance to mentor junior engineers while engaging in cutting-edge development and testing of aircraft technologies. With a commitment to employee welfare, the company provides a comprehensive benefits program, ensuring your contributions are recognized and rewarded. If you're passionate about aerospace engineering and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Paid Leave

Retirement Plans

Education Assistance

Training Assistance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in flight dynamics and aircraft performance.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Lead flight control system development and aircraft modeling.
• Design, integrate, and test aircraft flight control systems.
• Support flight qualification testing of avionics and sensors.

Skills

Flight Control Systems Design

Aircraft Modeling and Simulation

Flight Dynamics Analysis

Documentation and Report Writing

Mentoring Junior Engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Aerospace Engineer, Sr

Location

US-MD-Patuxent

ID

2025-2004

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Clearance Required

Secret

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Aerospace Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Be the engineering lead in support of flight control system development; aircraft modeling and simulation; analysis of aircraft flight dynamics; and ground and flight test support.

• Design, development, integration, and test of aircraft flight control systems and autopilots
• Develop, integrate, and validate models of aircraft flight dynamics and subsystems such as payloads, engines, transmissions, flight control components, and sensors
• Support lab, ground, and flight qualification testing of aircraft avionics, sensors, and flight control systems
• Mentor more junior engineers

Qualifications

• Active or the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance after hiring (requires US Citizenship)
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering
• At least 7 years of experience to include development and/or refinement of flight dynamics models; work with flight test data to include flight test support and flight data analysis, and/or familiarity with aircraft performance, aerodynamic design, non-linear system identification, and flight control system design and analysis.
• Excellent documentation and report writing skills are essential for this position.
• Knowledge of sound engineering practices that may include such areas as requirement tracking, configuration control, technical communication, and/or the peer review process.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $91,600.00/Yr. - USD $153,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status