Hypersonics Flight Test Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, VA, USA
Base: $117,300.00 - $226,900.00 annually; bonus/eq...
Hypersonic vehicle integration experience
Flight test engineering background
Mechanical and structural engineering in high-g environments
The role involves providing technical engineering support to integrate payloads onto reentry vehicles and conducting ground launch testing

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing technical engineering support to integrate payloads onto reentry vehicles and conducting ground launch testing.
  • Candidates must possess exceptional communication skills to interface with customers ranging from working level to O-7 leadership.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $117,300.00 to $226,900.00 along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing technical engineering support to integrate payloads onto reentry vehicles and conducting ground launch testing.

Salary

Base: $117,300.00 - $226,900.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program available; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12% match, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hypersonic vehicle integration experience
  • Flight test engineering background
  • Mechanical and structural engineering in high-g environments
  • Configuration management and review planning
  • Customer interfacing with government and contractors

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with weapon systems and armaments
  • Department of Defense organization collaboration
  • Special Access Program (SAP) experience
  • Advanced degree in STEM field
  • Modeling and simulation study capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in STEM field
  • 8+ years relevant engineering experience
  • Active Top Secret / SCI clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Eligibility for SAP access

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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