DescriptionWe are seeking an engineer to help us develop performance requirements and plan test & evaluation activities on Navy strategic missile systems. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to our government partners to perform test & evaluation, reliability assessment, design, and concept analyses.
As a Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer you will...- Develop performance requirements and evaluation plans for in-development missile systems
- Perform missile system test and evaluation, primarily in support of the Navy and Air Force strategic and hypersonic missile programs, including assessments of performance, reliability, and maintainability issues
- Advise government partners on test & evaluation planning and strategy
- Evaluate data products and flight test telemetry to determine missile and reentry body performance during flight tests and submarine deterrent patrol
- Support other group tasking in the areas of missile and reentry body modeling and simulation, range systems evaluation, and field site support for flight tests
- Perform reliability modeling related to missile and reentry systems
- Document and present analysis findings as appropriate and interact with sponsors and representatives of other agencies
- Support test operations at field sites during SSBN submarine shakedown operations and missile flight tests
QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... - Have a B.S. in aerospace engineering or other related technical discipline with with at least 2 years experience specific to the test & evaluation of aerospace systems or subsystems
- Have technical knowledge of key missile/reentry subject areas such as flight/ground testing, aerodynamic performance, flight dynamics, guidance, flight control, and propulsion
- Have had previous experience with Navy / Air Force strategic missile and/or reentry systems, including Trident, Minuteman, or Sentinel
- Have experience in requirements development for large systems, including using DOORS or similar requirements management tools
- Have a strong computer background and programming skills, including MATLAB
- Are comfortable interacting effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds including external industry and military personnel
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Have initiative, interest in skill development and the flexibility to accept assignments of varied scope and skill
- Are able to travel for meetings and field tests (approx. 20-25 days per year)
- Have an active Secret level security clearance and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship
You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...- Have a M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering with 5+ years of experience specific to the test & evaluation of missile systems
- Have a strong background in missile body functional, aerodynamic, and interface performance requirements
- Have design experience for related missile and reentry body subsystems
- Have an active Top Secret clearance
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Minimum Rate$100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate$245,000 Annually