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Flight Dynamicist

Leidos · El Cajon, CA · Defense Systems Advanced Development Organization

Compensation

$87k – $157k /yr

Employment type

Full-time

Work setting

On-site

Location

El Cajon, CA

Schedule

Day shift

Posted

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Job overview

The Flight Dynamicist role is an onsite position based in El Cajon, CA. The annual salary range for this role is $87,100 to $157,450, and it supports the Defense Systems Advanced Development Organization at Leidos. This role exists to support the modeling, simulation, and analysis of aerospace vehicles, contributing to the design and performance evaluation of complex defense systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop 3DOF and 6DOF flight dynamics models
  • perform trajectory optimization
  • design GNC algorithms
  • conduct performance trade studies
  • support flight test planning and data analysis
  • collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies
full-time
day shift
el cajon ca
leidos
aerospace
flight dynamics
modeling and simulation
secret clearance
missile defense
$87k-$157k
Work arrangement
  • Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Focuses on advanced aerospace concepts and missile defense 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.

Additional details

Industry sector
54
Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Occupation code
17-2011.00
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