The Aerospace Corporation

Aerospace Engineer II

The Aerospace Corporation$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace Engineering required.
  • Strong mathematics background essential.
  • Programming proficiency in C++, Python, or MATLAB necessary.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong work ethic required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
  • On-site work required primarily in initial months with limited telework options later.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of a software test bed for a tactical weapons control system.
  • Collaborate with a joint government and contractor team on complex technical projects.
  • Develop high-fidelity models to aid in system concept development and testing.
  • Analyze system and missile performance metrics.
  • Support testing, evaluation, and creation of technical reports.

Benefits

  • Work with leading defense industry experts.
  • Involvement in high-stakes aerospace projects.
  • Opportunity for professional development in a collaborative environment.
  • Potential for telework after initial on-site requirements.
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

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

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