Flight Engineer Jobs in Maryland
DCS Corporation
$94306 - $150000
Patuxent River, MD
The successful candidate will work with the engineering and test groups providing technical support including data analysis, system and software requirements, aircraft flight dynamics, and test & evaluation support. A working knowledge of military aircraft flight dynamics, NAVAIR system requirements and systems engineering processes.
DCS Corporation
$87934 - $140000
Patuxent River, MD
Essential Job Functions: work independently and as part of a team to evaluate vendor and government led inegrations for upgrading GPS navigations systems with the latest multi-frequency technologies. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, minimum 8 years of experience, at least 3 years of experience supporting aircraft avionics integrations of GPS navigation systems, preferably into military aircraft.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
$105000 - $290000
Laurel, MD
APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Participate on Integrated Product Teams to support all levels of new rocket motor development and new weapon deployment, as well as sustaining activities for fielded systems.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
$105000 - $290000
Laurel, MD
The Electro Optical Seeker and Infrared Systems group (A1F) of the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS) is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems & Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of complete embedded systems, custom electronics hardware, FPGA firmware, real-time embedded software, and sophisticated HWIL test systems. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
Pearl River Technologies
Greenbelt, MD
In the FDF, we support the International Space Station, SpaceX, the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS), Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS), Lunar Reconnaissance (LRO), Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the upcoming launch of Roman Space Telescope (RST), among many others. Pearl River Technologies is an SBA certified HUBZone small, disadvantaged business (SDB) providing professional, technical and administrative support services to federal, state and local government agencies.
AM Pierce and Associates
$115000 - $145000
Patuxent River, MD
Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. Future work would include planning and execution for E-2D Block II (DSSC-6) which will have a large travel component prior to aircraft being accepted at PAX River in the FY27-FY28 timeframe pending development.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Patuxent River, Maryland
Overview: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. Analyze flight control systems including flight control computers, software, hydraulic and electromechanical actuators, and mechanical flight control linkages.
AST SpaceMobile
Lanham, MD
We are seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer with deep experience in embedded flight software and FPGA/SoC development to join our Flight Software Team in our U.S. office. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, Maryland
Travel is required (local, domestic, and international) that will include day trips to local sponsor facilities, brief trips (~2-5 days) to contractor sites and sponsor venues, as well as longer deployments to the field to support test operations. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, Maryland
APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Have a passion for an engineering discipline such as missile modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, missile guidance, navigation, and control, propulsion, optimization, mechanical design, and/or test and evaluation.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, Maryland
As a member of our team, you will craft scenario concepts that test new and evolving capabilities, conduct pre-flight mission analysis, interact with team members across the Air and Missile Defense Sector, and coordinate technical efforts across sponsor and contractor organizations. We are actively planning for future tests that integrate multiple Missile Defense Agency weapon systems in layered homeland defense scenarios, and taking on challenges such as hypersonic threat vehicles and raids.
Textron
$33.65 - $37.98
Patuxent River, MD
As a FTI Technician, you will be a vital part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) working alongside test directors, discipline engineers, instrumentation engineers, and test pilots to plan and execute multiple projects within established flight test guidelines to achieve safe flight operations involving telemetered parameters for real-time data monitoring and collection for post-test analysis. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, Maryland
You will be supported by an engaged team that spans multiple engineering subject areas, from algorithms to custom hardware design, prototypes that demand high reliability for flight-qualified design, as well as others that require flexibility and agile development practices. Collaborate with a wide range of engineering fields such as electrical design, digital signal processing, embedded systems, sensor fusion, software engineering and systems engineering.
Saalex
$122000 - $165000
Lexington Park, MD
Working under the guidance of the Data Integrity Lead Engineer, the incumbent contributes to the analysis of software systems and data structures, development of technical documentation, and execution of engineering assessments supporting Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and related CNS/ATM capabilities. The incumbent assists in assessing system behavior, data integrity, and software performance to support certification and engineering efforts across Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) platforms.
Saalex
$125000 - $150000
Patuxent River, MD
Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, aviation systems, avionics, and associated support systems. Program Office level Software development program (prior experience working at a program office specifying, managing, or acquiring software products for military aviation -Naval Air, Naval Sea, Marines, Army, or Airforce aviation.
Links Technology Solutions, Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign for Producibility: Review engineering designs for manufacturability and consult with program management, design engineers, and quality assurance to ensure efficient, cost-effective production. Our client is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer III to join a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of pioneering next-generation Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Patuxent River, Maryland
The technical tasks will include: Supporting the design, development, integration, and test of aircraft flight control systems and autopilots Developing, integrating, and validating models of aircraft flight dynamics and subsystems such as payloads, engines, transmissions, flight control components, and sensors Supporting lab, ground, and flight qualification testing of aircraft avionics, sensors, and flight control systems. Responsibilities: As a Aerospace Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:Perform aerospace engineering in support of flight control system development; aircraft modeling and simulation; analysis of aircraft flight dynamics; and ground and flight test support.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Patuxent River, Maryland
At least 7 years of experience to include development and/or refinement of flight dynamics models; work with flight test data to include flight test support and flight data analysis, and/or familiarity with aircraft performance, aerodynamic design, non-linear system identification, and flight control system design and analysis. Responsibilities: As a Senior Aerospace Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following: Be the engineering lead in support of flight control system development; aircraft modeling and simulation; analysis of aircraft flight dynamics; and ground and flight test support.
Saalex
$125000 - $150000
Patuxent River, MD
Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, aviation systems, avionics, and associated support systems. Program Office level Software development program (prior experience working at a program office specifying, managing, or acquiring software products for military aviation -Naval Air, Naval Sea, Marines, Army, or Airforce aviation.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Lexington Park, Maryland
Responsible for all matters related to domestic and Cooperative Program flight navigation systems, to include, but not limited to, navigation, communication, air traffic management, and other avionics equipment installed on the aircraft, to ensure that the avionics are effectively supported throughout its operational service life. Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in all areas of major system acquisitions contracted effort such as program management concepts and tools, systems engineer.
Ideal Aerosmith
$85000 - $115000
California, MD
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIdeal Aerosmith is a leading supplier of precision inertial guidance test systems, flight motion simulators, innovative defense solutions in support of the warfighter, and a premier provider of aerospace test engineering services, ATE system engineering, and quality contract manufacturing services to the aerospace industry. The focus of this role will include containerizing legacy hardware- and software-dependent applications and porting them to modern, server-based, containerized infrastructures capable of supporting scalable, mission-critical operations.
First Tek, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. As a member of the SW&DT department, you'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside systems, firmware, and hardware engineers to make our technologies a reality.
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.
Patuxent River, Maryland
Review applicable CNI OEM-delivered programmatic data (e.g., engineering drawings, performance specifications, hardware and software configuration documentation, interface control documents, and commercial item descriptions/specifications) to ensure that deliverables meet technical and programmatic requirements. Provide specialized technical expertise for support of LAA avionic CNI systems which includes Controls and Displays, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, Data Links, and Cabin Management Systems.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, Maryland
Description: Are you interested in working in multi-disciplinary teams to advance the state-of-the-art in autonomous systems, uncrewed air systems, artificial intelligence, software design, embedded systems, virtual reality, and simulation?. Whether it is developing the intelligence that drives autonomous wingmen behaviors, integrated real-time collaboration tools and data analytic architectures, or novel AI design tools and software, the Intelligent Combat Systems Group is at the forefront.
Rocket Lab Corporation
$80000 - $130000
Middle River, MD
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
KAIROS Inc
Pax River, MD
Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing full life cycle Cybersecurity, Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Additive Manufacturing, and Training and Education services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms, including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program.
KAIROS Inc
Pax River, MD
Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing full life cycle Cybersecurity, Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Training and Education services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. The NGJ PSI DAPMSE is responsible for coordinating all the system integration engineering efforts associated with NGJ-MB/LB with PMA-265 Weapon Systems Integration (WSI) IPT and Growler System Integration (GSI) IPT teams necessary for conducting integration on domestic and FMS EA-18G Growler aircraft.
Rocket Lab Corporation
$100000 - $125000
Middle River, MD
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Rocket Lab Corporation
$115000 - $145000
Middle River, MD
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, Maryland
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, modeling and simulation, and systems engineering to translate user needs into software requirements and working capabilities. Whether it is developing the intelligence that drives autonomous wingmen behaviors, integrated real-time collaboration tools and data analytic architectures, or novel AI design tools and software, the Intelligent Combat Systems Group is at the forefront.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, Maryland
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, intelligent decision-making, autonomous systems, deep reinforcement learning, neural networks, collaborative teaming, next generation platforms, drones, cutting-edge sensors, robotics, Python, Java, Javascript, Typescript, C++, C#, C, Linux, Terminal, Bash, Matlab, Pytorch, tensorflow, Unity, UI development, simulation development, full stack development, front end development, physics, aerospace, data science, computer science, statistical analysis, mathematics, aerial combat, battle management, command and control, future warfare concepts, hardware, RC experience, pilot, flight testing, test planning, prototype, autopilot, FAA, Robot Operating System. Have classroom or professional experience working with any of our core skills: autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, deep/reinforcement/machine learning, robotics, dynamics and controls, flight test and evaluation, modeling and simulation, avionics and sensors, aerodynamics, air combat platform design, data science, and statistical analysis.
Northrop Grumman
$163200 - $244800
Linthicum Heights, MD
The Flatsat Tech lead will assemble, integrate, and test the Flatsat hardware, consisting of 3 - 4 electrical test racks containing COTS (commercial-of-the-shelf) RF (Radio Frequency) measurement equipment, e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, etc., 5 flight-like ESA (Electronical Scanned Array) panel emulators, bus (space vehicle) emulator, processor emulator or flight processor, and flight-like cables; and then own/host/operate the Flatsat to support FSW I&T. The main responsibilities are the tracking and coordinating with the EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment)/hardware CAMs (Cost Account Managers) to plan around the receiving of hardware items for activities for I&T, e.g., planning/storyboarding/etc., leading the work to put it together and get the basic FSW and FW (Firmware) up and running and all interfaces checked out to ensure the HW (Hardware) is operational, and then support to FSW team regularly while they are debugging and building out their additional capabilities.
Sabre Systems LLC
Patuxent River, Maryland
The selected candidate will be responsible for, not limited to: Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems. The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms, including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program.
Sabre Systems LLC
Patuxent River, Maryland
USNTPS provides instruction to experienced US Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and foreign military experimental test pilots, flight test engineers, and flight test flight offers in the processes and techniques of aircraft and systems testing and evaluation. Beware of employment scams—Sabre Systems will never request payment, extend offers without an interview, or contact you from an email that doesn’t end in @sabresystems.com; always apply directly at https://careers.sabresystems.com/.
Sabre Systems LLC
Patuxent River, Maryland
Responsibilities: Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) Systems Engineer (Journeyman) for support to the Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office (PMA-205) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. Beware of employment scams—Sabre Systems will never request payment, extend offers without an interview, or contact you from an email that doesn’t end in @sabresystems.com; always apply directly at https://careers.sabresystems.com/.
V2X
Patuxent River, MD
Resolve issues, tasks and action items; manage, archive and organize program-related engineering information and documentation; and utilize joint Contractor / Government best practices to vet and resolve aviation-specific engineering challenges with program management and logistics personnel. This office is responsible for research, development, acquisition and sustainment of the Navy's air-to-ground precision guided weapons, general-purpose bombs, aircraft armament-related equipment, and all cartridge/propellant actuated devices.
Northrop Grumman
$105400 - $158000
Linthicum Heights, MD
The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Principal Photolithography Sustaining Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grumman’s ATL semiconductor foundry provides unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics.
Judge Group
$50 - $54.19
Hagerstown, MD
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Operate RF and electronic test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, multi-meters, data acquisition units, and various transducers and accelerometers.
Reliance Test & Technology
Patuxent River, Maryland
Preferred) Experience related to UV/IR imagers, spectrometers, FTIR technology, IR calibration, data reduction, FPAs, hyperspectral, and/or multispectral imaging platforms, radiation transport in a participating medium, IR signature measurement, IR signature predictions of hardbodies, plumes, wakes, trails, or backgrounds including atmospheric path radiance and transmission losses. The Patuxent River Infrared Signature Measurement Group is a fully autonomous, field deployable measurement team focused on the collection and analysis of Ultraviolet & Infrared (UV/IR) signature data from static to dynamic flight test.
Sabre Systems LLC
Patuxent River, Maryland
Responsibilities: Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer – Aircraft & Weapons Interface (UAI)to support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) for Platform Stores Integration (PSI) projects supporting PMA-265 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program.
Sabre Systems LLC
Patuxent River, Maryland
The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to: Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of advanced complex systems. Reviews and prepares project directives, contract deliverables, detail specifications, test and evaluation master plans (TEMPs), contractor design approaches and results of contractor development testing to obtain an overall background and to identify possible integration problem areas.
Sabre Systems LLC
Patuxent River, Maryland
Responsibilities: Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Senior Platform/Stores Integration Engineer to support the Lead Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineering (APMSE) for the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Program Office (PMA-290) Platform/Stores Integration (PSI) Team at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to: Identifying potential problems, coordinating specific engineering competency solutions, conducting meetings and conferences, reviewing and commenting on flight clearance requests, preparation of technical directives and associated data, engineering change proposals, and preliminary specification change notices, and performing other duties as assigned.
Sabre Systems LLC
Patuxent River, Maryland
This Systems Engineer position supports the Supersonic Aerial Targets IPT, specifically the GQM-163A ("Coyote") Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target or the AQM-88A Supersonic Air Launched Target (SALT), which are single-use targets designed to emulate supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles in support of Developmental Test (DT)/Operational Test (OT) of major DoD weapon systems as well as for fleet training events. The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to: Providing technical guidance and decisions regarding production and upgrades to the platform, unique threat payloads, close coordination with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), sub-system suppliers and government entities within NAVAIR (NAWCAD, NAWCWD China Lake and Pt.
Omitron, Inc.
Greenbelt, MD
Omitron is seeking a Spacecraft CA Operations Engineer to provide conjunction assessment support, space situational awareness, and satellite operations support to NASA’s Conjunction Assessment Risk Analysis (CARA) Team at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; relevant satellite operations experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
TechINT Solutions Group, LLC
Baltimore, MD
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by TechINT Solution Group, or (c) consistent with TechINT Solutions Group’s legal duty to furnish information. TechINT Solutions Group (TechINT) is recognized for its knowledge and experience in providing innovative technology exploitation, operational intelligence, counter unmanned aerial systems and cyber security.
ERG
Indian Head, MD
ERG is seeking a Software & Simulation Engineer to provide technical expertise and engineering support at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) – Indian Head Division. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications.
Northrop Grumman
$105400 - $158000
Linthicum Heights, MD
Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Engineer to join our Mission Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) team . The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Northrop Grumman
$131100 - $196700
Linthicum Heights, MD
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
Lentech Inc.
Greenbelt, MD
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or equivalent education in related discipline with combined experience. Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.