Senior Aerospace SME – Coding

Astrion; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in Columbia, MD seeks a Senior Aerospace SME – Coding to develop high-fidelity models of aerospace and missile systems. You will work on trajectory models, 3DOF/6DOF simulations, and software tools, collaborating with government customers and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements include MS in Aerospace Engineering, 4+ years of related experience (2 with a PhD), and strong skills in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++. TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Must hold US citizenship and be able to obtain DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of work experience (2 years with a PhD).
• Significant experience in aerospace modeling, simulation, or related field.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and trajectory analysis.
• Experience developing physics-based numerical models or simulations.
• Proficient in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, verify, and analyze high-fidelity models and simulations of aerospace and missile systems.
• Perform trajectory modeling and analysis, including 3DOF and 6DOF simulations.
• Develop methods for trajectory estimation, optimization, and prediction.
• Analyze vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, guidance, navigation, and control systems.
• Develop analytical and numerical methods to characterize performance of advanced systems.
• Create software tools to support analysis, modeling, simulation, data analysis, and visualization.
• Apply Monte Carlo and uncertainty quantification to assess model performance.
• Analyze test data to estimate vehicle characteristics and assess configurations.
• Support development, validation, and performance assessment of physics-based models.

Skills

US citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Aerospace modeling

Vehicle dynamics

Trajectory analysis

Analytical problem-solving

Communication to customers

Independent research

Software development

Problem solving

Education

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Overview

Senior Aerospace SME – Coding

Job Location: Columbia, Maryland

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: TS/SCI

Salary: $130k - $200k

SEG is seeking enthusiastic candidates to be part of our threat missile modeling and simulation team. 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.

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineer to support advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis of aerospace and missile systems. The successful candidate will apply expertise in vehicle dynamics, guidance and control, trajectory analysis, and numerical methods to develop and assess high-fidelity models of advanced and emerging systems.

This position requires a strong combination of aerospace engineering fundamentals, analytical problem solving, and scientific software development. The engineer will work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams to develop new modeling and analysis capabilities, assess system performance, and provide technical expertise in support of government customers.

Salary and designation of mid- or senior-level is commensurate with experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Candidates must be US citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Candidates must possess a Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Candidates must possess at least 4 years of work experience (or 2 years with a PhD).
• Significant professional experience in aerospace modeling, simulation, analysis, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of aerospace vehicle dynamics and trajectory analysis.
• Experience developing physics-based numerical models or engineering simulations.
• Experience with scientific or engineering software development using Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently investigate complex technical problems and develop new analysis methods or software solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and results to technical customers and engineering teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Experience modeling missile, hypersonic, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or other advanced aerospace systems.
• Experience developing or analyzing high-fidelity 6DOF simulations.
• Experience with guidance, navigation, and control systems, including autopilot or inertial navigation system modeling.
• Experience with trajectory optimization, parameter estimation, or system identification.
• Experience with uncertainty quantification, Bayesian methods, Monte Carlo analysis, or statistical modeling.
• Experience developing new modeling or analysis methodologies in an R&D environment.
• Experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), Department of Defense, or similar government agencies.
• Experience providing technical leadership or subject-matter expertise for aerospace modeling and simulation efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, integrate, verify, and analyze high-fidelity models and simulations of aerospace and missile systems.
• Perform trajectory modeling and analysis, including 3DOF and 6DOF vehicle simulations.
• Develop and apply methods for trajectory estimation, optimization, and prediction.
• Perform modeling and analysis of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, guidance, navigation, and control systems.
• Develop analytical and numerical methods to characterize the performance and behavior of advanced and emerging aerospace systems.
• Develop software tools to support engineering analysis, modeling and simulation, data analysis, and visualization.
• Apply statistical and probabilistic methods, including Monte Carlo analysis and uncertainty quantification, to characterize model and system performance.
• Analyze test, simulation, and observational data to estimate vehicle characteristics and assess candidate system configurations.
• Support development, verification, validation, and performance assessment of physics-based models and simulations.
• Conduct research into advanced modeling and analysis techniques and translate research results into practical engineering tools.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to government customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Document technical approaches, analysis methods, software capabilities, and results and communicate findings through technical briefings and reports.