Senior Aircraft/Missile Systems Engineer

TSC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

TSC is seeking a highly experienced Aircraft/Missile Systems Engineer to play a crucial role in advancing hypersonic capabilities. This position will lead systems engineering activities throughout the lifecycle of advanced hypersonic vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in missile systems and strong communication skills to collaborate with government officials and technical teams. TSC provides a stable work environment and a competitive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 20 years or more of systems engineering experience.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Experience working with hypersonics or experience at NAVAIR or NAVSEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification and oversee the procurement of a hypersonic vehicle.
• Develop and manage Technical Performance Metrics (budgets and KPPs).
• Collaborate with aerodynamicists to define Design Reference Missions.

Skills

Systems engineering expertise

Deep technical expertise in missile or aircraft systems

Hands-on experience with GNC systems

Strong communication and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Telemetry and flight test instrumentation

Job description

TSC is seeking a highly experienced Aircraft/Missile Systems Engineer to play a central role in the development of next generation hypersonic capabilities under the NRL/ONR FLASH program. This position involves leading systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of an advanced hypersonic vehicle and requires deep technical expertise in missile or aircraft systems, subsystem integration, and GNC development.

The ideal candidate possesses significant experience defining performance requirements, integrating complex aerospace subsystems, and guiding multidisciplinary teams toward the successful demonstration of advanced flight systems. Direct experience in hypersonics and/or established relationships at NAVAIR (NAWCWD, PMA 242, PMA 259) or NAVSEA (PEO IWS) is highly valuable. This role will be based onsite at the NRL in Washington DC supporting daily technical interaction with government scientists, program managers, and SETA personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the systems engineering team, leading the specification and overseeing the procurement or build of a hypersonic vehicle.


• Develop and manage Technical Performance Metrics (budgets and KPPs) to define and monitor vehicle development, including airworthiness, navigation, control, and stability requirements.


• Collaborate with aerodynamicists to define Design Reference Missions to evaluate vehicle performance and guide system design.


• Work with Intelligence Community partners to assess system capabilities against adversary systems and adjust requirements to ensure operational overmatch.


• Advise Program Management, the customer, and SETAs on system risks, maturation progress, and technical issues throughout development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (or related field) plus 20 years or more of systems engineering experience


• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance


• Experience working with hypersonics or experience at NAVAIR or NAVSEA


• Hands‑on experience with GNC systems, actuator technologies, power systems, telemetry and flight test instrumentation.

Preferred Requirements

• Active secret clearance is preferred


• Background in high‑speed aerodynamics, aerothermal analysis or vehicle integration


• Experience with digital engineering, modeling/simulation environments and system level performance modeling.


• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interface effectively with government sponsors, technical teams, and senior decision‑makers.

TSC Benefits

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co‑Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.