Senior Aerospace Engineer

Andromeda Systems Incorporated

$114K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, operations research, or computer science from an ABET-accredited program
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

  • Apply engineering principles to investigate and evaluate military aircraft and weapons systems
  • Prepare engineering analyses, technical reports, and change proposals
  • Perform system integration and quality assurance testing for aerospace systems
  • Design and evaluate software components aligned with military aviation functional requirements
  • Identify and mitigate design and production deficiencies
  • Support aerodynamic modeling and simulation activities
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective system performance

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting and 4% discretionary match
  • Paid leave including PTO, holiday, bereavement, and military
  • Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families
  • Health and dependent care FSA
  • Company-provided life/AD&D and supplemental disability insurance
  • TRICARE Supplement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Bonus programs
Full Job Description
Andromeda Systems Incorporated (ASI) is seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineer with Active Top Secret clearance to support the Air Systems Group at NAWCAD by providing aeromechanics and systems engineering expertise across software, hardware, and prototype development for Navy and Marine Corps air systems. This is a fully onsite position located in Pax River, MD. This position will be available based on the awarding of a DoD contract.

Responsibilities:
  • Apply engineering principles, practices, and analytical methods to investigate, analyze, design, develop, test, and evaluate military aircraft and weapons systems
  • Review, develop, and prepare engineering analyses, technical reports, change proposals, and supporting documentation
  • Perform system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, and acquisition/resource management functions for aerospace systems
  • Design, develop, test, and evaluate software, components, and subsystems aligned with military aviation and weapons systems functional requirements
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate design, production, and test deficiencies using sound engineering fundamentals
  • Support aerodynamic modeling, simulation, and evaluation activities
  • Provide engineering continuity across the program lifecycle, supporting technical reviews, design assessments, requirements development, and system verification
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant, and effective system performance across all modes of operation


Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, operations research, or computer science from an American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational program
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to use Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with military aircraft design criteria and specifications, including development or integration of Automatic Flight Control Systems
  • Background in actuator design, development, testing, or certification
  • Experience with digital flight control system development, integration, or validation
  • Knowledge of flight-critical sensors including angle-of-attack, air data, accelerometers, rate sensors, and inceptors, including development, testing, or integration
  • Experience supporting aerodynamic model development, wind tunnel testing, controls modeling, or requirements development
  • Familiarity with NATOPS or flight manual development processes
  • Experience with Navy flight clearance processes or technical documentation supporting airworthiness
  • Background supporting mishap investigation activities or in-service engineering updates for aircraft systems
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles applied to aircraft, weapons, or flight-critical subsystems


Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must possess Active Top Secret clearance


Benefits and Compensation:
  • 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting and 4% discretionary match
  • Paid leave including PTO, holiday, bereavement, and military
  • Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
  • Health and dependent care FSA
  • Company-provided life/AD&D, as well as supplemental life and disability insurance
  • TRICARE Supplement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition assistance and professional development
  • Bonus programs


Pay:
  • $55.00-$87.00 per hour

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