Hypersonics & Missile Defense Modeling Engineer

Aurex; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex, based in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an engineer to support aerospace vehicle modeling, trajectory simulation, and hypersonics/missile defense analysis. The role blends model development with hands-on analysis to evaluate performance and engagements.

You will develop and validate 3-DOF/6-DOF models, collaborate with software teams, and communicate results to customers while working on-site at Aurex. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field as listed.
• 3–8 years in aerospace vehicle modeling or trajectory simulation.
• Experience using Python or C++ for modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run trajectory simulations for missiles and aerospace systems.
• Create and maintain 3-DOF and 6-DOF vehicle models.
• Model dynamics, propulsion, aerodynamics, navigation, guidance, and control.
• Perform hypersonics and missile defense analyses and assess engagement performance.
• Plan simulations, Monte Carlo analyses, sensitivity studies, and trade analyses.
• Evaluate outputs against benchmarks and reference data.
• Collaborate with software developers and analysts to integrate models.
• Document modeling approaches and present results to teams and customers.

Skills

Python

C++

Trajectory simulation

Aerospace modeling

Git

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

TAOS

QuickShot

POST2

Git

Job description

Aurex, based in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an engineer to support aerospace vehicle modeling, trajectory simulation, and hypersonics/missile defense analysis. The role blends model development with hands-on analysis to evaluate performance and engagements.

You will develop and validate 3-DOF/6-DOF models, collaborate with software teams, and communicate results to customers while working on-site at Aurex. A security clearance is required.