• Design and execute controls-related software development under guidance from senior engineers. Software examples may include:
  • tools to translate aerodynamic and mass models into Simulink and run six-degree-of-freedom (6-DoF) simulations
  • scripts which automate and scale Monte Carlo analysis to parallel computing
  • visualizations scraping a database to compare simulated vs. test-logged data
  • statistical analysis of controller errors to evaluate mission performance.
• Learn, apply, and recommend improvements for existing controls-analysis tools and workflows.
• Participate in software-development sprints with buy-in from technical experts and peer developers.
• Contribute to efficiency enhancements in controls-analysis frameworks.
• Apply industry-standard practices for building models, storing and transferring data including use of version-control systems, and testing software.
  • Support configuration management and interface control of aero- and flight-controls-related artifacts.
• Prepare and present reports, code reviews, and other technical documentation to stakeholders across disciplines such as software, test, and systems engineering.
• Occasional travel to support wind-tunnels tests, flight-test campaigns, customer site visits, and conferences.
• Build and retain foundational capability to perform flight-controls analysis such as of aircraft stability and flying qualities.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, especially for modeling, simulation, and analysis of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems. Experience with equivalent alternative software may be substituted.
• Exposure to software-testing concepts, especially related to Simulink modeling.
• Foundational understanding of aircraft flight controls and stability.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment.
• Prolific and effective communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

• Exposure to agile, requirements-driven software-development practices.
• Familiarity with GitHub or equivalent version-control system.
• Coursework and/or experience with applied statistics and data science.
• Exposure to adjacent technical areas, including aerodynamics, performance, and structures analysis.
• Familiarity with Python.
• Familiarity with SQL databases or similar data-management tools.

Job Category

Engineering

Experience Level

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Workstyle

Hybrid

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low

62,510

Pay Range High

105,628

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?

Yes

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level

Secret