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Leidos · 15 hours ago

Senior Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $157K/yr

4+ years exp

Leidos Dynetics is seeking a motivated, detailed-oriented problem-solver to join their modeling and simulation team as a Lead Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer. The role involves developing and testing models of aerospace systems and guiding a team of engineers in creating representative flight models.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and test models of aerospace systems based on provided information, research, and engineering principles

Assist in guiding a team of engineers in the development of representative flight models

Document model performance against requirements

Document algorithm design

Work collaboratively with an engineering team comprised of internal and external team members

Interact with external stakeholders to define requirements and perform model demonstrations

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMATLAB/SimulinkC++Python3DOF/6DOF flight modelsBallistic missiles experienceHypersonic vehicles experienceSystems engineering processConfiguration management toolsGNC algorithmsITASEAFSIMTeam leadershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 4+ years applicable experience (or M.S. with 2+ years)

Experience with 3DOF/6DOF flight models

Experience with ballistic missiles, air-launched missiles, or hypersonic vehicles

Experience in MATLAB/Simulink

Experience in C++ or Python

Experience leading a team to meet customer requirements

Detailed understanding of the systems engineering process

Demonstrates solid understanding and intuition of the functionality and interdependency of aerospace systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders

Organizational skills to document work and interface with team members to ensure flow of information

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance

Candidate must meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Top Secret Clearance