Associate Aerospace Engineer

KBR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace engineering is seeking an Associate Aerospace Engineer for a role focused on research and development of air and missile systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers to build simulations, analyze data, and enhance existing models with skills in Python. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow and contribute to impactful projects in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience required.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD secret clearance.
• Experience with missile defense systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop air and missile system dynamics, controls, guidance, and navigation models.
• Reverse engineer flight parameters for existing systems.
• Analyze real-world data for model verification.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math or equivalent degree

Tools

Python

Matlab

GIT

Gitlab

DevOps

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Associate Aerospace Engineer

Aerospace Engineer

As an Aerospace Engineer, you will play a critical role performing research, developing models and simulations, analyzing results, for air and missile systems. You will work as part of a collaborative team of engineers and software developers to develop models and simulations of defense systems. This will include 6DOF and 3DOF dynamics, guidance, navigation, and controls applications. Applicants will also be tasked with reverse engineering of existing systems. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and enjoys researching and developing new skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop air and missile system dynamics, controls, guidance, and navigation models.
• Reverse engineer flight parameters for existing systems.
• Analyze real world data and compare against simulated data for model verification.
• Research new algorithms for air and missile systems.
• Develop python code for models and simulations.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math or equivalent degree from accredited university.
• 0-5 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD secret clearance.
• Programming experience in Python or Matlab.
• Experience with GIT, Gitlab, or DevOps (or similar) .
• Experience with missile defense systems is highly desirable.
• Experience in physics-based models and simulations .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, and customers.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , or expression, , , veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.