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Aerospace Engineer Associate

Crane, IN, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago

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Science
Performance Analysis
Monte Carlo Method
Presentations
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Physics
Systems Modeling
MATLAB
Simulink
Python
C
C++
Fortran
Programming Languages
GNC
Modeling
Algorithms
Linear Algebra
Mathematics
Statistics
Computer Hardware
Dynamics
DoD
Aerospace
Data Analysis
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Summary

Job ID: 2615308

Location: Crane, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Aerospace Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Modeling and Simulation Aerospace Engineer to support hypersonic weapon systems development in Crane, IN. As a critical member of our team, you will help design, model, and validate GN&C systems for hypersonic weapons, with a focus on simulation development, algorithm design, and performance analysis in a mission-critical environment. Your work will directly contribute to optimizing weapon system performance in high-speed and harsh environments.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring the candidate to be in office 1-4 times per week.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

Develop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance, control, and navigation
Support hypersonic weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF (six degrees of freedom) simulations
Perform trajectory analysis, mission performance evaluations, and control system stability assessments
Analyze telemetry, flight test data, and HWIL/SIL outputs to validate system performance
Conduct Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty modeling, and system performance sensitivity studies
Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
Support requirements decomposition, interface definition, and subsystem integration with system engineering teams
Document models, test results, algorithm behavior, and performance in technical reports and presentations
Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering working groups with government and contractor personnel

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master's preferred)
Exposure to GNC engineering, missile guidance, flight controls, or related system modeling
Interim clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN or equivalent simulation frameworks/programming languages
Candidate must have demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the following Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) or Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assignments based on completed course work or professional experience:
Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms
Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
Demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations

PREFFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Familiarity with hardware in the loop (HWIL) or software in the loop (SIL) environments
Experience supporting missile systems, unmanned systems, or weapons/flight dynamics programs
Experience supporting DoD/DoW Weapons Systems
Experience with aerospace flight test data analysis or guidance verification
Current active Secret clearance

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: 10111346
Position Id: 2615308
Posted 11 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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