Aerospace Engineer II

Vets Hired

$85K — $100K *
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
  • Proficiency in programming languages like C++, Python, or MATLAB
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective team collaboration skills with a strong work ethic
  • Primarily on-site working required initially, with limited telework transitions
  • U.S. Citizenship mandatory

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • Work within a critical defense sector supporting national security
  • Gain experience with high-tech projects and advanced software systems
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of government and contractor professionals
  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge missile performance analysis
  • Potential for career development in a specialized aerospace field
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

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