Staff Missile Engineer

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 (ARA) currently has an immediate opening for a Staff Missile Test Engineer. The Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering support and services to support Naval Surface Warfare Center, Functional Ground Test (FGT) capability. Work is located at Naval Surface Warfare Center – Indian Head, MD. Some travel may be required (CONUS).

Specific duties include:

Providing software and simulation expertise for operating and maintaining a FGT platform; and providing engineering support in preparing test plans, presenting test readiness reviews, writing test reports, and conducting testing in accordance with approved SOPs and procedures.

Work Environment Details:

This position operates entirely onsite in a high-activity environment that features an open-plan layout collaborative workspace where visual line-of-sight monitoring and immediate verbal team communication are required at all times. The workspace features active operational equipment, standard facility fluorescent light and ambient machinery noise. Regular, in-person interaction with on-site team members in this workspace are essential functions of this role.

Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency.

Due to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be US citizens residing within the US. This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head and will require you to be onsite. This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, the excellent careers and each of the competitive benefits we offer and explore some of our featured offices.

Anticipated Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000

EducationPreferred

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university is required and 5-7 years or related experience.
• Experience with operating computer-based test systems and components including commercial systems such as Global Positioning System simulators and data processing/recording equipment. Ability to interpret software requirement, algorithm and interface specifications to support software and system performance evaluation. Ability to review test data in support of software and system performance evaluation.
• Engineering knowledge and experience in real-time software development, missile/flight simulation and software models, interface programming (Ethernet, serial, parallel input/output, specialized interface cards), user interface programming, and data processing and evaluation programming. Experience in evaluating and integrating software and simulation models from external sources.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and optionally, Linux operating systems. Familiarity with IntervalZero RTX and programming tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio. Familiarity with FORTRAN, C/C++, Ada and optionally Python programming languages.
• Engineering knowledge and technical writing skills to support writing and reviewing test plans, test procedures, and test reports. Technical writing skills to develop and maintain software documentation including software test plans, version description documents, and user manuals.
• Engineering knowledge in how to conduct testing in accordance with approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) including operating of computer based test system components.
• The candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• The candidate must be able to obtain medical certification for working with explosives and must be willing to submit to random drug testing.

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