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Overview

Axient is seeking a Junior Aerospace Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

Make a Real Difference - At Axient, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and engaged with the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) rigorous engineering efforts to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System (MDS). This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States, deployed forces, and allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists and technicians supporting the research, development, testing and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage and destroy adversary missiles.

Your typical day – Our MDA analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities at Redstone Arsenal. Redstone is located in Huntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as “Rocket City.” Huntsville is the hub of missile and space research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts – military, government civilians, and contractors from Axient and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems.

What are your specific duties? - The Junior Aerospace Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency Targets and Countermeasures program office. The candidate will assist with the Systems Engineering group with a variety of technical activities including vehicle requirements, trajectory development and analysis, flight performance, and reporting. You will work with a dynamic team to solve challenging problems associated with designing, developing, modeling, and testing Missile Defense System target vehicles.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of missile defense target vehicles

• Support the TC System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting

• Technical focus areas include aerodynamics analysis, trajectory development and analysis, coordinate system transformations, and vehicle performance assessment

• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools

• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, aerodynamics) to support engineering activities and data product development

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship

• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and other programming languages

• Understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc.

• Experience with missile and/or space vehicle design, engineering, test, and analysis

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes

• Experience with the Missile Defense System

• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures

• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks

• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

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Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship.

This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.

Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.

Job ID 2024-5414

Category Engineering - Electrical |Electronics

# of Openings 1

Location : Location US-AL-Huntsville

Type Regular, Full-Time

Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's

Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 3

Clearance Requirement Secret