Junior Aerospace Engineer

Davita Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking a Junior Aerospace Engineer to support its Aerospace Branch. The successful candidate will develop analytical models for missile systems, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and experience in MATLAB or Python. This position is based in Columbia, Maryland, and offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Professional development allotment

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Competitive time off policy

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years of work experience required.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with C++ programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop intelligence-based analytical models for missile performance.
• Document and present work to customers.
• Support high fidelity digital flight simulation environment.

Skills

Analysis and modeling of ballistic missile systems

Flight dynamics

Performance characterization

Propulsion system design

Programming in MATLAB

Programming in Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Overview

Junior Aerospace Engineer

Location: Columbia, Maryland or Dahlgren, Virginia

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Travel: Less than 5%

SEG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astrion, has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Aerospace Engineer. SEG provides an intellectually stimulating environment with excellent opportunities for technical and leadership growth. This position supports SEG's Aerospace Branch which develops trajectory models and representations of adversary missile systems. Candidate must be willing to work in our Columbia, Maryland office or at our office in Dahlgren, Virginia.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Candidates must be US citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering (advanced degrees preferred)
• Candidates must possess at least 0 to 5 years of work experience
• Candidates should demonstrate experience and capability in one or more of the following areas: analysis and modeling of ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or hypersonic systems including flight dynamics, vehicle performance characterization, propulsion system design, supersonic/hypersonic aerodynamics prediction, guidance, navigation, control, and flight test data analysis
• Candidates must be familiar with MATLAB and/or Python programming languages
• Candidates must be able to communicate well through written documentation and oral presentations

Desired Qualifications:

• Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with the C++ programming language
• Candidates should possess an active DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities:

• Development of intelligence-based analytical models and tools to characterize and analyze threat ballistic missile, cruise missile, and hypersonic vehicle performance
• Development of aerodynamics, mass properties, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control inputs and modules
• Characterization of missile performance variation and uncertainty
• Modeling of threat missile excursions and execution of design trade studies
• Generation and evaluation of digital trajectory data using 6-DOF simulation tools
• Documentation and presentation of work to internal and external customers
• Support of ongoing activities in developing a high fidelity Six Degrees-of-Freedom (6-DOF) digital flight simulation environment
• Performing research and augmenting toolsets to enhance modeling techniques and improve current processes

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation,

and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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