Aerospace Modeling Engineer - 6-DOF Threat Simulation

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

Job summary

SEG is seeking an Aerospace Engineer (Midlevel) to join the threat missile modeling team in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time role requires US citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance, with a BS in aerospace engineering and at least 5 years of experience.

You will develop analytical models for ballistic/cruise/hypersonic missiles, work on aerodynamics, propulsion, and guidance, and contribute to a high-fidelity 6-DOF flight simulation environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in analysis/modeling of missile systems and flight dynamics.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical models/tools for ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles.
• Create modules for aerodynamics, propulsion, and guidance inputs.
• Characterize performance variation and uncertainty.
• Model threat missile excursions and perform design trades.
• Generate/evaluate 6-DOF trajectory data; document results.
• Support high fidelity 6-DOF flight simulation development.

Skills

Ballistic missile analysis

Cruise missile analysis

Hypersonic systems

Flight dynamics

Vehicle performance

Propulsion design

Aerodynamics prediction

Guidance navigation control

Flight test data analysis

MATLAB

Python

C++ (preferred)

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

SEG is seeking an Aerospace Engineer (Midlevel) to join the threat missile modeling team in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time role requires US citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance, with a BS in aerospace engineering and at least 5 years of experience.

You will develop analytical models for ballistic/cruise/hypersonic missiles, work on aerodynamics, propulsion, and guidance, and contribute to a high-fidelity 6-DOF flight simulation environment.