Junior Hypersonic Flight Test Trajectory Analyst
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Perform analysis supporting planning and execution of hypersonic vehicle flight testing. Develop, configure, and execute scripts to perform post-processing, analysis, and Independent Verification and Validation of simulated and flight test trajectory data against mission and range safety requirements. Reconstruct flight test trajectories from telemetry and sensor data to produce best-estimated trajectories. Develop trajectory models and simulations including end-to-end generation, Monte Carlo analysis, and 6-DoF ballistic propagation. Document and present analysis at program technical reviews and milestones. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 2-10 years' experience, active Secret Clearance, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (STEM)
- 2-10 years' experience
- Ability to develop tools in MATLAB, Python, or C++ to perform technical analysis of trajectory data
- Experience or educational background in missile flight dynamics, equations of motion, coordinate transformations, and general physics-based M&S
- Excellent people, organization, and technical skills with the ability to plan and coordinate tasks in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Secret Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with TAOS, POST, or similar trajectory simulation tools
- Experience modeling and simulating hypersonic vehicles
- Experience with aerodynamic modeling with Missile DATCOM and CFD tools
- Experience with guidance, navigation, and controls
- Understanding of Hypersonic missile flight and associated test challenges
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