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Flight Mechanics & Simulation Engineer

Amentum
USA
Full-time
Mid · 5–10 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Qualifications

  • Education:
  • A degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering (AE) is required. (A related field may be considered if combined with highly applicable experience).
  • Educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with 5 to 10 years of experience. A Master’s Degree in an applicable field is equivalent to approximately two (2) years of experience.
  • Required: 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Required: Extensive experience in 6-DOF modeling and simulation of missile systems or launch vehicles.
  • Required: Strong proficiency and experience in C programming.
  • Required: Must possess strong technical initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Duties
  • Creating, editing, and debugging simulation software written in C.
  • Running 6-DOF simulations, interpreting results, and troubleshooting anomalies.
  • Working independently to solve complex flight mechanics problems while collaborating with Guidance, Navigation and Mission Analysis leads and other engineering disciplines when required.
  • Creation and review of engineering and software documentation.
  • Preparing and presenting technical reports and briefings.
  • Office environment onsite MSFC (>90%).
  • Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Strong presentation and communication skills are required.
  • Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and customers (100%).
  • Requires travel in the domestic USA (<5%).
  • Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (>80%).
  • Essential Functions
  • Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
  • Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).
  • Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
  • Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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  • The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
  • 10/29/2026 - Until Filled
  • Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
  • Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Experience:

  • Desired: Experience performing Monte Carlo and statistical analyses.
  • Job Requirement:
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  • Benefits Overview:
  • Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
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Preferred Qualifications

  • Desired: Experience performing Monte Carlo and statistical analyses.

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