Aerospace Engineering Analyst (Top Secret/SCI Clearance)

inflowhi; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Inflow is seeking a highly qualified aerospace analytics professional to support national security programs in Charlottesville, VA. You will work with government civilians and contractors, applying your DoD analytical skills to assess UAV/UAS capabilities and vulnerabilities.

Active TS/SCI clearance and a degree in aerospace engineering are required, along with 3+ years of relevant experience. You will collaborate with project leadership to deliver technical assessments and threat analyses in a

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• BA/BS in Aerospace, Aeronautics, or related engineering.
• 3+ years in technical analytical DoD roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage outputs with project leadership.
• Research data sources to assess foreign UAV/UAS capabilities.
• Predict future capabilities and vulnerabilities.
• Inform decision-makers across Detect & Identify, Track, Defeat.
• Increase threat characterization and dissemination throughput.
• Identify technical omissions and extrapolate from data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Analytical experience

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Aerospace engineering degree

Job description

What company will I be working for? You will be working for a national security services firm, providing cutting‑edge services across DoW and other agencies. At Inflow, we believe in making it matter for every employee, every customer, and every mission we support. That means that we put employees first, providing both innovative benefits and great technology. Check out https://inflow-ns.com/inflowees to learn more about what it’s like to be an Inflowee.

Who will I be working with? In support of Inflow's contract with the Government, you will be working alongside Government civilians and other Government contractors, analysts, and engineers.

What level Clearance do I need? You must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

What will I be doing? Using your expertise in aerospace engineering, you will be supporting the development of analytical assessments to developing systems technologies, combat environments, concepts of operation, and tactics to develop assessments of intentions and capabilities, limitations, and vulnerabilities of foreign UAV and UAS technologies. In addition, you will:

• Perform and manage the production of various products in coordination with project and program leadership
• Research and exploit key data sources to assess capabilities of foreign Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Predict future capabilities and effectiveness based on modifications or evolutionary changes; and identification of vulnerabilities for exploitation/threat mitigation by US materiel solutions
• Fully inform and ensure decision advantage across multiple threshold and objective requirements (e.g., Detect & Identify, Track, Defeat)
• Based on known and anticipated requirements, increase threat characterization, signature development and dissemination throughput to close standing informational gaps
• Determine technical omissions, discrepancies, and reliability of all-source material by applying known technical constraints on equipment operation or technology application, and extrapolating from established data on foreign equipment characteristics, foreign research and development (R&D) and production capabilities
• Other duties as assigned

What experience, training, and education do I need?

You must meet the minimum requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• BA/BS degree Aerospace, Aeronautic, or similar engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience serving in a technical analytical role on DoD related programs and projects
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining focus on research objectives defined by the customer

The following experience is preferred:

• All source intelligence analysis experience
• U.S. Military experience
• Demonstrated capability of conducting analysis and producing analytic assessments on foreign fixed wing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), specifically engineering analysis and characterization of system design and sub technologies, aerodynamic properties, flight performance (e.g., range, endurance, payload, etc.), and tactical effectiveness
• Ability to conduct analysis and produce comprehensive technical assessments that include independent research and technical writing
• Demonstrated capability producing analytic assessments
• Analytical and/or hands‑on experience with UAV and UAS

Where is the client site that I would be working for? You will be working in Charlottesville, VA, address disclosed after your clearance is verified.

Inflow is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By submitting your application for a position at Inflow, you acknowledge and consent to our participation in the E‑Verify program. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide specific documentation to establish your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by federal law.