Rocket Scientist (Engineering Support) With Security Clearance

Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc. is Hiring! Rocket Scientist (Engineering Support) Full Time Immediate Start On-site Patuxent River, MD Who we are: Founded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business which is ISO 9001:2015/AS9110C Certified. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We thank you for taking the time to apply to our positions and look forward to reviewing your application. Job Summary: Serves as lead researcher and Aerospace Engineer (Rocket Scientist) in support of government customer. Performs a variety of mechanical, diagnostic, aerodynamic design and testing functions in rocket propulsion, avionics, and advanced weapons systems engineering. Candidate must have vast experience in DoD setting in weapons development and analysis. Ideal candidate has vast knowledge of propulsion, physics, and aerodynamics, thermodynamics of missile and rocket systems. Main Duties: * Comply with tasking provided by the Time Sensitive Strike (TSS) Development Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead Engineer.
* Energetic Subject Matter Expert support which is as follows but not limited to:
* Oversee the development and qualification of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) rocket motor, warhead, and fusing device, to include coordination with the AARGM-ER prime contractor to ensure timely success of test events required for weapon fielding. * Provide technical input to the TSS Development Lead Engineer on the status of energetic test events and analysis of the results upon completion of these events. * Systems Engineering support which is as follows but not limited to:
* Provide technical inputs in the creation and review of all engineering class desk documents (ex. SOW, CDRL, technical proposals, SETR planning, technical maturity, etc.). * As required, participate in PMRs, technical reviews, technical coordination meetings, Test Planning Working Groups (TPWG), Cybersecurity Working Groups (CSWG), System Safety Working Group (SSWG), Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs)/Model Based Systems Engineering Activities, conferences, briefings, and other significant program activities. This consists of any preparation work (ex. briefing material) and tracking engineering action items associated with the aforementioned items.
* Coordinate with multiple disciplines as required to support the requirements verification of the AARGM-ER missile. Minimum Qualifications: * (3) years'''' knowledge/experience with energetic materials
* Bachelor''''s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM degree
* Ability to conduct experiments, research, and testing
* Must be able to work independently and present findings to the product support team and related customers
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Active Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: * (5) years'''' experience supporting NAVAIR weapons systems or related program
* Prior Class Desk (Systems Engineering) experience or can show equivalency
* Solid skills with collaborative programs such as Microsoft-SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
* Initiative-taking individual with analytical skills and attention to details
* Possesses ability to work independently with little guidance Benefits We Have to Offer: * Health
* Dental
* Vision * STD/LTD Insurance
* Life/AD&D Insurance
* 401K Retirement Plan - including up to a 6% dollar-for-dollar match
* PTO (Paid time off)
* All Federal Paid Holidays
* Tuition Assistance and professional training
* Employee Assistance Program
* Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications Travel Required: Less than 10% Job ID: PMA242RktSctst01092023 This company is an equal opportunity employer. Your application will be considered without regard to race, age, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.