What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Engineer/Scientist position at Special Aerospace Services?
Junior Engineer/Scientist
Location: Huntsville, AL
Who We Are
SAS is an aerospace and defense company specializing in engineering, hardware, products, and mission-critical communication systems to meet customer needs during the life cycle of a program or project. The SAS team provides engineering services, counter-hypersonic missile defense, mission-critical communications and technology solutions, and precision machining to defense, intelligence, and space customers. Our clients include NASA, DoD, and commercial space providers. As a lifecycle company, we have established dedicated teams to meet customer needs at any stage in the lifecycle of a program or project. Whether it is R&D, proposal support, systems engineering, digital engineering, or the manufacturing and delivery of hardware, SAS is the go-to company for engineering and hardware in the space industry.
Your Role
Concordia Technologies, a SAS Company, seeks a highly motivated and talented Junior Engineer/Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: aerodynamic table generation, trajectory generation, guidance & control, computational fluid dynamics, radio frequency signature prediction, infrared signature prediction, artificial intelligence agent development, front-end software development, Unreal game engine development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early in their career to gain valuable experience and contribute to cutting-edge projects supporting national defense.
How You Will Be Rewarded
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Flexible work hours and remote work options.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with senior engineers and scientists on various projects ranging from modeling and simulation of aerodynamic vehicles and rockets to sensor software design and implementation on flight hardware.
- Develop and implement solutions using expertise in one or more of the required disciplines
- Utilize Python, Matlab, Simulink, and C and for modeling and simulation of aerodynamic vehicles
- Assist in the development of artificial intelligence agents and front-end software applications
- Work on Unreal game engine development for integrated simulation and visualization purposes
- Participate in the design, development, testing, and validation of models, simulations, and software
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
- US citizenship is required
- Proficiency in one or more of the following skills: Python, Matlab, Simulink, C
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with aerodynamic table generation, guidance & control, and trajectory modeling
- Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics and related software tools
- Familiarity with radio frequency and infrared signature prediction methodologies
- Background in artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Experience in front-end software development and user interface design
- Hands-on experience with Unreal game engine development for simulations
The background check and drug screen will be required prior to any hire. Due to our status as a federal contractor, US citizenship is required across all our roles.
Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.
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