Hypersonics Flight Test Engineer

Job Overview

The Launch, Mobility and Missile (LMM) division is seeking a Hypersonics Flight Test Engineer to provide technical engineering support to a Program Office that is integrating a payload onto an existing Reentry Vehicle for ground launch testing.

• Review and provide inputs to contractor‑developed test planning.
• Coordinate tasks and participate in Test Readiness Reviews and other government/contractor technical interchange and working group meetings.
• Assess requirements and implications to test execution and modeling.
• Coordinate aerospace resources to resolve test‑related issues.
• Support development, evaluation, and validation of system‑level requirements.
• Present technical and project status briefings to aerospace management and the Program Office customer.
• Work closely with the project scheduler to identify receiver and provider products across all stakeholders to keep the Integrated Master Schedule accurate.
• Coordinate aerospace internal technical resources to provide modeling and simulation studies as needed by the Program Office.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to capture findings and provide technical assessments and guidance to the Program Office.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s values of dedication to mission success, technical excellence, commitment to our people, objectivity and integrity, and innovation.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in a STEM field.
• 8 or more years of relevant engineering experience with an emphasis on configuration management, establishment and maintenance of Configuration Items, and planning and execution of associated reviews.
• Experience in operational or technical disciplines relevant to hypersonic flight and testing.
• Flight test engineering experience.
• Strong background in mechanical and structural engineering in a high‑g environment.
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance.
• Eligibility to obtain SAP access.

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a STEM field.
• Experience in operational or technical disciplines relevant to weapon systems (armaments).
• Experience working with Department of Defense organizations and FFRDC/UARCs supporting DoD activities.
• Special Access Program experience.

• Grade‑based pay range: $ – $ (annual).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.