Threat Missile Flight Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Position:
Threat Missile Flight Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Job ID: 3603)
Location:
Columbia, MD
Remote Status: On-Site
Job Id:
3603
# of Openings:
1
Threat Missile Flight Modeling & Simulation Engineer
Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for an Threat Missile Flight Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Columbia, MD.

Job Description:

• Development of intelligence-based analytical models and tools to characterize and analyze threat ballistic missile, cruise missile, and hypersonic vehicle performance
  
  • Development of aerodynamics, mass properties, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control inputs and modules
  • Characterization of missile performance variation and uncertainty
  • Modeling of threat missile excursions and execution of design trade studies
  
  
• Generation and evaluation of digital trajectory data using 6-DOF simulation tools.
• Documentation and presentation of work to internal and external customers.
• Support of ongoing activities in developing a high fidelity Six Degrees-of-Freedom (6-DOF) digital flight simulation environment.
• Performing research and augmenting toolsets to enhance modeling techniques and improve current processes.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• Must possess at least 0 to 5 years of work experience.
• Must demonstrate experience and capability in one or more of the following areas: analysis and modeling of ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or hypersonic systems including flight dynamics, vehicle performance characterization, propulsion system design, supersonic/hypersonic aerodynamics prediction, guidance, navigation, control, and flight test data analysis.
• Must be familiar with MATLAB and/or Python programming languages.
• Must be able to communicate well through written documentation and oral presentations.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree, preferred.
• Familiarity with the C++ programming language, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain a clearance.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10%
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: )

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office, industrial, or shipboard environment.
• Be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one-man lift.
• Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a laptop computer.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $70,000 - $115,000 per year
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