Flight Dynamicist
Compensation
$87k – $157k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Chula Vista, CA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Flight Dynamicist is an onsite role based in Chula Vista, CA, with a salary range of $87,100 to $157,450 per year. This position supports the Leidos Defense Systems Advanced Development Organization. The role exists to perform detailed analysis of flexible and rigid body simulations, trajectory analysis, and vehicle sizing for missiles, hypersonic vehicles, and space systems. It contributes to the team's goal of creating unique solutions for complex defense and space challenges.
What you'll do
- Develop and analyze 3DOF and 6DOF flight dynamics models, perform trajectory design and optimization, validate GNC algorithms, and conduct aerodynamic and propulsion sensitivity analyses.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- full-timeday shiftchula vista caleidosflight dynamicistaerospace engineeringmodeling and simulationdefense$87k-$157ksecret clearance
- 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 security clearance.
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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