Hypersonics Aerospace Engineer — Lead Design & Flight Test

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 118,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

A specialized defense contractor is seeking an Aerospace Engineer in Washington, D.C., to support pivotal Navy initiatives at the Naval Research Laboratory. The role involves leading design and integration of hypersonic systems, providing technical guidance, and mentoring junior engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance. The expected salary ranges from $118,000 to $210,000 per year, with additional performance bonuses and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience in hypersonics or missile systems.
• Strong understanding of thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in hypersonic systems.
• Support systems engineering activities.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.

Skills

High-speed aerodynamics

Materials engineering for extreme environments

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Master's or Ph.D.

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB

Model-Based Systems Engineering tools

CFD tools

Job description

A specialized defense contractor is seeking an Aerospace Engineer in Washington, D.C., to support pivotal Navy initiatives at the Naval Research Laboratory. The role involves leading design and integration of hypersonic systems, providing technical guidance, and mentoring junior engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance. The expected salary ranges from $118,000 to $210,000 per year, with additional performance bonuses and a robust benefits package.