Aerospace Engineer, Senior

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. AMERICAN SYSTEMS is currently seeking a mission-driven professional to become our next Aerospace Engineer, Senior at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This position supports the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center's (AFOTEC) ICBM Operational Test & Evaluation Team and the LGM-35A Sentinel test program.

Responsibilities

• Support national security by contributing to the development and evaluation of ICBM systems for the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC).
• Conduct technical analysis and assessment of ICBM system performance, including propulsion systems, guidance and navigation, flight dynamics, and re-entry vehicle characteristics.
• Analyze missile system designs including booster configurations, guidance algorithms, and control systems; participate in critical test events such as static fire testing and flight tests; assess technical findings and communicate potential impacts to operational test objectives.
• Evaluate operational effectiveness and suitability of current and future ICBM capabilities through requirements analysis, infrastructure assessment, gap analysis, trade studies, and identify solutions to enhance test capabilities.
• Design and develop comprehensive test plans for ICBM systems, including test objectives, experimental design, instrumentation requirements, data acquisition strategies, and success criteria in accordance with DOT&E and AFOTEC standards.
• Perform quantitative analysis of test data from ICBM system evaluations, applying statistical methods and engineering principles to assess system performance against established measures of effectiveness (MOE) and measures of suitability (MOS).
• Author technical documentation including test reports, technical memoranda, and briefing materials; present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, government stakeholders, and technical review boards.
• Maintain technical currency in aerospace engineering disciplines relevant to strategic missile systems, including advances in propulsion, guidance and control, materials science, and test methodologies.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field with 3+ years of relevant experience , OR Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2+ years of specialized experience in one or more of the following technical areas:
  • Atmospheric re-entry physics and hypersonic aerodynamics
  • Flight control system design, analysis, or validation
  • Inertial navigation systems and guidance algorithms
  • Propulsion system analysis and performance evaluation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in technical computing environments and data analysis tools
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences including senior military leadership and civilian stakeholders
• Security Clearance Required: Candidates must have a current TOP SECRET clearance, and will be required to obtain other special security accesses and SCI to perform the work. Must have a current background investigation within the last six years from actual hire date. Candidates with a SECRET clearance will be considered, but preference will be given to those with active TOP SECRET clearances

Preferred:

• Experience with strategic missile systems or space launch vehicles
• Knowledge of Test & Evaluation (T&E) processes including test planning, data analysis, statistical methods, and technical reporting in accordance with DOD standards
• Knowledge of DOD acquisition processes and T&E policy (DOD 5000 series, DoDI 5000.89)
• Demonstrated experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) tools for aerospace applications (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, STK, MISSILE DATCOM, or similar)

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,100.00/Yr. - USD $133,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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