Junior Aerospace Engineer
Junior Aerospace Engineer
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Launch your career where cuttingedge research meets realworld impact. As a JuniorAerospaceEngineer with the at the Naval Surface Warfare CenterDahlgren Division youll help design analyze and test nextgeneration flight systems that keep our sailors and Marines safe. Working alongside seasoned engineers and activeduty subjectmatter experts youll contribute to everything from hypersonic vehicle aerodynamics and guidance algorithms to hardwareintheloop simulations and live range testing on the banks of the Potomac River. Expect handson mentorship robust professionaldevelopment programs and the satisfaction of seeing your ideas move from CAD model to carrier deckprotecting the fleet and shaping the future of naval aviation.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of engineers and researchers to improve the performance of developing weapon concepts and apply innovative technologies to these concepts.
- Provide system and engineering support for certifying current and future Naval Surface Combat Systems and associated elements.
- Apply computational and analysis methods to developmental munitions concepts.
- Contribute to research study plans for new weapon system designs testing new materials and prototypes for future production and reviewing the results to develop new products.
- Apply computational fluid dynamics models and other analytic methods to analyze the weapon system aerodynamic and stability characteristics.
- Study aerodynamic systems using empirical methods including data from wind tunnel facilities.
- Research and analyze engineering data to iterate and develop precision weapons.
- Prepare certificationrelated documentation including Certification Plans Statements of Findings (SOFs) assessment and status reports and authorization or certification letters for Combat Systems.
- Test weapon systems aerodynamic response to verify function and performance.
- Design and assemble control panels propulsion systems guiding systems computer systems and other necessary parts and systems.
- Coordinate activities with production research testing and other departments to optimize safety and efficiency.
- Write design proposals reports manuals and other technical documents.
- Use mathematical scientific and engineering principles to design and improve the aerodynamic characteristics of weapon systems including gunlaunched munitions and rocket propelled systems.
- Guide and instruct government and additional personnel on the alternative technical approaches being used as a resource to the technical community.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering scientific or technical discipline
- Professional technical experience which includes performing mechanical and/or aerospace systems requirements management engineering and processes (e.g. MATLAB SolidWorks or ProEngineer)
- Demonstrated understanding of stateoftheart materials mathematics science thermodynamics mechanics aerodynamics production methods.
- Excellent research problemsolving and critical thinking skills
- Effective verbal and written communication project management and planning expertise
- Proficiency with high performance computer systems and aerodynamic modeling techniques
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist bend and squat periodically
About Us: We are Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT). CPT is a ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security Software Development Test & Evaluation and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy worklife balance. As individuals we come together as a team supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity determination and innovation. In all CPTs collaboration efforts our team prioritizes communication accountability and being resourceful to maximize efficiency and results.
Whats In It for You
- Leadership training
- Career professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible hours
- Work/Life balance
- Rewards and recognition
- Parental Leave
Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is a ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk VA with personnel in various states including Virginia Maryland Florida and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a worldclass leadershipaltering event.
Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identify gender expression sex sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. We take Affirmative Action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sex sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.
We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
