Aerospace Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Continuous Integration
  • Satellite
  • Astrodynamics
  • Dynamics
  • Scripting
  • MATLAB
  • Workflow
  • Data Analysis
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Aerospace
  • Security Clearance
  • Sensors
  • Data Manipulation
  • Python
  • NumPy
  • Pandas
  • matplotlib
  • Programming Languages
  • Modeling
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure

Summary

Position Title:Aerospace Engineer
Position Type:Full-time (ON-SITE)
Position Location:Chantilly, VA
Clearance Required:TS/SCI w/CI Poly

Waypoint's client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Aerospace Engineer to join their team supporting a critical government client. This position offers the opportunity to support RDT&E for cutting-edge projects supporting space-based systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain physics-based simulation models of spacecraft systems, including structures, sensors, and mission environments.
  • Perform end-to-end performance modeling for satellite missions, integrating sensor, orbital, and environmental models.
  • Conduct sensor phenomenology studies, including optical, infrared, or radar modeling for detection, tracking, and signature analysis.
  • Perform orbital mechanics modeling including orbit determination, orbital maneuvering, and spacecraft flight dynamics
  • Use scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, or similar) to automate workflows, perform data analysis, and interface between simulation tools.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in modeling and simulation for aerospace or space systems.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI w/Poly Clearance
  • Strong understanding of sensor phenomenology-such as optical, infrared, or radar systems-and associated modeling methods.
  • Intermediate Python programming experience, demonstrated through hands-on experience with tasks such as data manipulation, automation, and development of Python-based solutions. Experience with libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, and matplotlib is beneficial.
  • Ability to communicate technical results clearly in both written and verbal formats.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in a STEM related field.
  • 6+ years of related experience.
  • Experience with other simulation tools and programming languages.
  • Experience with non-cooperative target tracking.
  • Experience with collection & revisit modeling.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 91113162
  • Position Id: 56ba035b49dcbe02163d70883563958
  • Posted 4 hours ago
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