Aerospace Missile Modeling & 6-DOF Simulation Engineer

Astrion; Dahlgren Center (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SEG is seeking a midlevel Aerospace Engineer to join the threat missile modeling and simulation team in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and a BS in Aerospace Engineering with at least 5 years of experience.

The candidate will develop analytical models for ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles, work with MATLAB/Python, and contribute to 6-DOF simulations. Strong communication skills and MATLAB/Python proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering or related degree; advanced degrees preferred.
• At least 5 years of work experience.
• Experience in analysis and modeling of ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or hypersonic systems including flight dynamics, vehicle performance, propulsion, aerodynamics, guidance, navigation, control, and data analysis.
• Familiar with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical models and tools to characterize missile performance.
• Develop aerodynamics, mass properties, propulsion, and guidance inputs and modules.
• Characterize performance variation and uncertainty.
• Model missile excursions and conduct design trade studies.
• Generate and evaluate digital trajectory data using 6-DOF simulations.
• Document and present work to internal and external customers.
• Support development of a high-fidelity 6-DOF flight simulation environment.
• Perform research to enhance modeling techniques and processes.

Skills

Security clearance

5+ years experience

Aerospace engineering

C++ familiarity

High-integrity communication

Education

B.S. Aerospace Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

SEG is seeking a midlevel Aerospace Engineer to join the threat missile modeling and simulation team in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and a BS in Aerospace Engineering with at least 5 years of experience.

The candidate will develop analytical models for ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles, work with MATLAB/Python, and contribute to 6-DOF simulations. Strong communication skills and MATLAB/Python proficiency are essential for success.