Scientist and Engineering Opportunities

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD); Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division in California (China Lake and Point Mugu) seeks professionals to advise on, administer, or perform technical work supporting weapons research, development, acquisition, test, and evaluation. You will provide technically sound guidance on specific aspects of systems or concept development.

You may function as a Project Leader or Program Manager for small to medium projects, guiding managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on key technical aspects.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in weapons research, development, acquisition, test, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Modeling & Simulation.
• Software development and systems integration.
• RF (Radar) engineering.
• Electronic warfare & electromagnetic maneuver warfare.
• Missile hardware/software/computer-in-the-loop engineering.
• Structural design and analysis.
• Materials engineering & composites design.
• GPS navigation & control systems.
• Combustion mechanics & energetic materials.
• Battery/Stored energy.

Job description

Position Description

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division is the center of excellence in weapons development for the Department of the Navy. NAWCWD boasts a variety of state-of-the-art and one-of-a-kind laboratories and facilities including land and sea test ranges that enable us to deliver unparalleled weapons research, development, acquisition, test, and evaluation for our nation's warfighters, and we offer 24/7 warfighter support to ensure the on-the-ground service member has the support they need to defend our nation at home and at sea. Positions are available at China Lake and Point Mugu, California.

You will advise on, administer, or perform professional, scientific, or technical work supporting weapons and warfare systems research, development, acquisition, test, and evaluation. You will provide technically sound advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on specific technical aspects of systems or concept development. You may function as a Project Leader or Program Manager for small to medium projects/programs

Specific tasking may include

• Modeling & Simulation
• Software development and systems integration
• RF (Radar) engineering
• Electronic warfare & electromagnetic maneuver warfare
• Missile Hardware/Software/Computer-in-the-Loop engineering
• Structural design and analysis
• Materials Engineering & Composites design and manufacturing
• GPS Navigation & Control Systems
• Combustion Mechanics & Energetic Materials
• Battery/Stored Energy

Experience Required

4-7 Years

Minimum Salary

$71,957

Maximum Salary

161,313