SAIC

Aerospace Engineer II

SAIC • $80K — $110K *
Dahlgren, VA 22448In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace Engineering
  • Strong mathematics background
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment
  • Primarily on-site work required during initial months
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Develop a software test bed for a tactical weapons control system
  • Collaborate with a joint government-contractor team on technical projects
  • Create high-fidelity models for system concept development and testing
  • Analyze system and missile performance
  • Support testing, evaluation, and technical reporting

Benefits

  • No anticipated travel requirements
  • Opportunities for limited telework after initial months
  • Work in a collaborative government-contractor environment
  • Engage in technically challenging projects
  • Contribute to critical national defense initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

An Aerospace Engineer is needed to support the development and testing of software systems related to missile performance analysis. The role involves developing software test beds, conducting technical analysis, and preparing reports while working with a joint government-contractor team. The position requires strong programming and mathematical skills to help develop high-fidelity models and systems used for concept development, testing, and performance evaluation.

Travel: None anticipated

Security Clearance Requirement:
An Interim Secret clearance is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace Engineering
  • Strong mathematics background
  • Programming proficiency in languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work primarily on-site during initial months, with limited telework possible later
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development of a software test bed for a tactical weapons control system
  • Work with a joint government and contractor team on highly technical projects
  • Develop high-fidelity models to support system concept development and testing
  • Conduct analysis of system and missile performance
  • Support testing, evaluation, and technical reporting

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Proven ability to work both independently and within a technical team
  • Experience solving complex technical or engineering problems
  • For candidates with more than five years of experience, recent work should remain technical rather than managerial

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace Engineering is required.

Working Place:

Dahlgren, Virginia, United States

Company :

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About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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