Scientist and Engineering Opprotunites

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division is the center of excellence in weapons development for the Department of the Navy. NAWCWD boasts a variety of state-of-the-art and one-of-a-kind laboratories and facilities including land and sea test ranges that enable us to deliver unparalleled weapons research, development, acquisition, test, and evaluation for our nation's warfighters, and we offer 24/7 warfighter support to ensure the on-the-ground service member has the support they need to defend our nation at home and at sea. Positions are available at China Lake and Point Mugu, California.

You will advise on, administer, or perform professional, scientific, or technical work supporting weapons and warfare systems research, development, acquisition, test, and evaluation. You will provide technically sound advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, peers, and sponsors on specific technical aspects of systems or concept development. You may function as a Project Leader or Program Manager for small to medium projects/programs

Specific tasking may include

Modeling & Simulation

Software development and systems integration

RF (Radar) engineering

Electronic warfare & electromagnetic maneuver warfare

Missile Hardware/Software/Computer-in-the-Loop engineering

Structural design and analysis

Materials Engineering & Composites design and manufacturing

GPS Navigation & Control Systems

Combustion Mechanics & Energetic Materials

Battery/Stored Energy

4-7 Years