Hypersonics Flight Test Engineer — Lead Integration

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 226,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits

Education assistance programs

Professional growth development programs

Job summary

Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Hypersonics Flight Test Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to provide technical support for payload integration on Reentry Vehicles and conduct ground launch testing. The role requires strong communication skills, hands-on experience with hypersonic systems, and an active Top Secret clearance.

The ideal candidate should have significant engineering experience and be comfortable working with various stakeholders, including contractors and government entities.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of relevant engineering experience, particularly in configuration management.
• Experience in hypersonic flight and testing.
• Strong background in mechanical and structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for payload integration.
• Conduct ground launch testing.
• Interface with the government and contractors.

Skills

Hypersonic vehicle integration

Systems engineering

Configuration management

Flight test engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM field

Masters or Ph.D. in a STEM field

Job description

Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Hypersonics Flight Test Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to provide technical support for payload integration on Reentry Vehicles and conduct ground launch testing. The role requires strong communication skills, hands-on experience with hypersonic systems, and an active Top Secret clearance.

The ideal candidate should have significant engineering experience and be comfortable working with various stakeholders, including contractors and government entities.