Flight Dynamicist

Job overview

The Flight Dynamicist is an onsite position based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, with a salary range of $87,100 to $157,450 per year. This role supports the Defense Systems Advanced Development Organization. The role exists to perform detailed analysis and modeling for advanced aerospace systems, including missiles, hypersonic vehicles, and satellites. The dynamicist contributes to the conceptual design and vehicle development phases by conducting trajectory analysis and stability assessments.

What you'll do

• Develop 3DOF and 6DOF flight dynamics models
• perform trajectory design and optimization
• design and validate GNC algorithms
• conduct aerodynamic and propulsion sensitivity analyses
• support flight test planning and data analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

flight dynamicist

rancho santa fe ca

leidos

aerospace

modeling and simulation

hypersonic

missile defense

onsite

day shift

$87k-$157k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Why this role

Requires active Secret clearance; supports hypersonic and space systems.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.