Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel
Astrion
Dahlgren, Virginia
Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel
Job Location: Dahlgren, Virginia
Job Status: Full Time
Clearance: Secret
Salary: $110,000-$180,000
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.
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 Secret clearance.
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related degree (advanced degrees preferred)
- Candidates must possess at least 5 years of work experience
- Candidates should demonstrate experience and capability in one or more of the following areas: analysis and modeling of ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or hypersonic systems including flight dynamics, vehicle performance characterization, propulsion system design, supersonic/hypersonic aerodynamics prediction, guidance, navigation, control, and flight test data analysis
- Candidates must be familiar with MATLAB and/or Python programming languages
- Candidates must be able to communicate well through written documentation and oral presentations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with the C++ programming language
- Candidates should possess an active DoD Secret clearance
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development of intelligence-based analytical models and tools to characterize and analyze threat ballistic missile, cruise missile, and hypersonic vehicle performance
- Development of aerodynamics, mass properties, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control inputs and modules
- Characterization of missile performance variation and uncertainty
- Modeling of threat missile excursions and execution of design trade studies
- Generation and evaluation of digital trajectory data using Six Degrees-of-Freedom (6-DOF) simulation tools
- Documentation and presentation of work to internal and external customers
- Support of ongoing activities in developing a high fidelity 6-DOF digital flight simulation environment
- Performing research and augmenting toolsets to enhance modeling techniques and improve current processes
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About the Company
Astrion
We are the transformative evolution of two prominent government services firms, ERC and Oasis Systems, each bringing with them a rich legacy of dedicated service to our nation’s Defense and Federal communities.
The company brings together 2,800 employees focused on Cybersecurity, Digital Solutions, Mission Support, and Systems Engineering serving customers in more than 36 states across the U.S. with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA.
Our resources, deep expertise, and adaptable solutions will enable us to scale and expand development and engineering capabilities for Defense and Federal communities.