Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer

About the Role

Join a passionate team at Leidos Dynetics, where your expertise will help shape the future of air-launched weapons, ballistic missile systems, avionics, hypersonic vehicles, and guidance, navigation, and controls. As an Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test models of aerospace systems using your engineering knowledge and research skills.
• Document model performance and algorithm design, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members to deliver innovative solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to define requirements and showcase your work through model demonstrations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency required with 3DOF/6DOF flight models, MATLAB, Simulink, C++.
• Strong understanding of aerospace systems and systems engineering processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates solid understanding and intuition of the functionality and interdependency of aerospace systems.
• Must possess an active and current DoD Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Candidates must live in the Charlottesville, VA area or be willing to relocate.
• Quarterly travel to Dayton, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Experience using Python.
• Experience in autopilot design.
• Experience with ballistic missiles, air-launched missiles, or hypersonic vehicles.
• AFSIM or ITASE experience is a super plus.