Missile Test Engineer – Onsite, Interim Secret Clearance

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Staff Missile Test Engineer to support Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, MD, onsite at NSWC Indian Head. The role focuses on real-time software, missile flight simulation, and test execution under SOPs.

US citizenship and interim Secret clearance are required; travel CONUS may be needed. Anticipated salary range is $120,000–$130,000 with a strong background in CS/CE/Aerospace and 5–7 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university and 5-7 years of related experience.
• Experience with operating computer-based test systems and GPS simulators; interpret software requirements and test data for performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of real-time software development, missile/flight simulation, interface programming, and data processing/evaluation.
• Familiarity with Windows and optionally Linux; RTX and Visual Studio; FORTRAN, C/C++, Ada; Python is a plus.
• Ability to write and review test plans, procedures, and reports adhering to SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide software and simulation expertise for operating and maintaining a FGT platform.
• Assist in preparing test plans, leading test readiness reviews, and writing test reports.
• Conduct testing in accordance with approved SOPs and procedures.

Skills

Real-time software dev

Missile flight simulation

Technical writing

C/C++ Ada

Windows/Linux familiarity

Test software

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/CE/Aerospace

5-7 years related experience

Tools

IntervalZero RTX

Microsoft Visual Studio

FORTRAN

C/C++

Python

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Staff Missile Test Engineer to support Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, MD, onsite at NSWC Indian Head. The role focuses on real-time software, missile flight simulation, and test execution under SOPs.

US citizenship and interim Secret clearance are required; travel CONUS may be needed. Anticipated salary range is $120,000–$130,000 with a strong background in CS/CE/Aerospace and 5–7 years of related experience.