Missile Systems Engineer Level IV - TS Clearance
Washington, DC, United States2d ago
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Missile Systems Engineer Level IV
Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services company supporting agencies such as the DoD, NASA, and NOAA. As an SBA-certified HUBZone small business, Velos combines agile and highly skilled engineering and technical support - delivering unmatched execution to our customers. Our government relations consulting business area allows us to represent and support leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries with decades of experience in market analysis and strategic planning.
We are looking for highly qualified candidates to support an engineering and technical services contract located at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) facility in Washington, DC. This is a full-time position.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include leading the design, development, and analysis of advanced missile and hypersonic systems; have experience with detailed analysis of hypersonic systems, including aerodynamics, aerothermal effects, materials, and structural loads; develop and utilize high-fidelity models and simulations to predict and evaluate system performance; plan, execute, and analyze ground and flight tests to verify and validate system performance; have proficiency with industry-standard modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, NASTRAN, and trajectory simulation software (e.g., OTIS, POST); conduct configuration trade studies to determine the type of configuration that best meets the requirements of individual subsystems (e.g., propulsion, RF, attitude control, power, and payload); design, develop, and test prototype missile and hypersonic hardware; define program level requirements; verify that program requirements are completed; derive Technical Performance Metrics (Budgets and KPPS) to specify and monitor development of missile or hypersonic vehicles (includes airworthiness, navigation, control and stability metrics); work with aerodynamicists to specify design reference missions to be used to evaluate and assess hypersonic vehicle's performance and guide its design; work with Intelligence Community experts to assess missile or hypersonic systems capabilities compared to adversary capabilities and adjust requirements as needed to assure overmatch; communicate effectively in oral presentations in front of managers and sponsors and write clear thorough documentation based on work performed.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another related engineering field with an additional 15 years of experience in aerospace engineering with a background in missile systems and hypersonic systems; previous experience working with NAVAIR (NAWCWD, PMA-242, or PMA-259) or NAVSEA (PEO IWS) is advantageous.
Clearance Requirements:
- Position requires Top Secret clearance
- Please note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
Salary Range:
- $135,000 - $150,000
Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401k, and health benefits.
Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.