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TSC · 4 weeks ago

Senior Aircraft/Missile Systems Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

20+ years exp

TSC is seeking a highly experienced Aircraft/Missile Systems Engineer to play a central role in the development of next generation hypersonic capabilities under the NRL/ONR FLASH program. This position involves leading systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of an advanced hypersonic vehicle and requires deep technical expertise in missile or aircraft systems, subsystem integration, and GNC development.

AerospaceAir Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the systems engineering team, leading the specification and overseeing the procurement or build of a hypersonic vehicle

Develop and manage Technical Performance Metrics (budgets and KPPs) to define and monitor vehicle development, including airworthiness, navigation, control, and stability requirements

Collaborate with aerodynamicists to define Design Reference Missions to evaluate vehicle performance and guide system design

Work with Intelligence Community partners to assess system capabilities against adversary systems and adjust requirements to ensure operational overmatch

Advise Program Management, the customer, and SETAs on system risks, maturation progress, and technical issues throughout development

Qualification

Hypersonics experienceGNC systems expertiseAerospace subsystem integrationDigital engineeringModeling/simulation environmentsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (or related field) plus 20 years or more of systems engineering experience

US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Experience working with hypersonics or experience at NAVAIR or NAVSEA

Hands-on experience with GNC systems, actuator technologies, power systems, telemetry and flight test instrumentation

Preferred

Active secret clearance is preferred

Background in high-speed aerodynamics, aerothermal analysis or vehicle integration

Experience with digital engineering, modeling/simulation environments and system level performance modeling

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interface effectively with government sponsors, technical teams, and senior decision-makers