Senior Aircraft/Missile Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stable work environment

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefit package

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation is seeking a highly experienced Aircraft/Missile Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering activities for hypersonic capabilities under the NRL/ONR FLASH program. This role requires significant expertise in missile or aircraft systems and integration while being based onsite in Washington DC.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 20+ years of systems engineering experience, and deep knowledge of GNC systems. The position offers a stable work environment with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 20 years or more of systems engineering experience.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearance.
• Hands-on experience with actuator technologies and flight test instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification and procurement of a hypersonic vehicle.
• Develop Technical Performance Metrics for vehicle development.
• Collaborate with aerodynamicists to evaluate vehicle performance.

Skills

Experience in hypersonics

Systems engineering expertise

Leadership skills

GNC systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering

Tools

Modeling/simulation environments

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.

Benefits

• Stable work environment.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefit package including ESOP participation, 401k plan, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, co‑sponsored health plan, paid leave, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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