Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Description

Leidos is seeking a motivated, detailed-oriented problem-solver to join our modeling and simulation team as an Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Dayton, OH. You will play a valuable part in developing and testing models of aerospace systems, to include air-launched weapons; ballistic missile systems; avionics; hypersonic vehicles; and guidance, navigation, and controls across a wide range of projects and programs.

• Develop, integrate, and test models of aerospace systems based on provided information, research, and engineering principles.
• Document model performance against requirements.
• Document algorithm design.
• Work collaboratively with an engineering team comprised of internal and external team members.
• Interact with external stakeholders to define requirements and perform model demonstrations.

• BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 8 or more years, or a MS Degree in the same fields of study with 6 or more years. Will consider a PhD degree in the same fields of study, in lieu of additional years of experience.
• Experience with 3
  
  DOF/6
  
  DOF flight models
• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with system level requirements
• Detailed understanding of the systems engineering process
• Demonstrates solid understanding and intuition of the functionality and interdependency of aerospace systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
• Organizational skills to document work and interface with team members to ensure flow of information
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess a Top Secret Clearance and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a TS/SCI Clearance.
• Candidate must be local to or willing to relocate to the Dayton, OH area.

• Experience in C++ or Python
• Experience integrating and testing GNC algorithms
• Experience with ballistic missiles, air-launched missiles, or hypersonic vehicles

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.