Missile Systems Engineer Level IV – Top Secret Clearance

Job overview

The Missile Systems Engineer Level IV – Top Secret Clearance role is onsite at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $135,000–$150,000 per year. Velos provides engineering and technical services to agencies including the Department of Defense, NASA, and NOAA. The engineer leads design, development, analysis, and testing of advanced missile and hypersonic systems. The work supports program requirements and performance goals through modeling, simulation, trade studies, prototype development, testing, and technical communication.

What you'll do

• Lead design, development, and analysis of missile and hypersonic systems
• analyze aerodynamics, aerothermal effects, materials, and structural loads
• develop and use high-fidelity models and simulations
• plan, execute, and analyze ground and flight tests
• conduct configuration trade studies
• design, develop, and test prototype hardware
• define and verify program-level requirements
• derive and monitor technical performance metrics
• work with aerodynamicists on design reference missions
• assess system capabilities with Intelligence Community experts
• present findings and prepare technical documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

missile systems engineer

level iv

full-time

top secret clearance

hypersonic systems

aerospace engineering

modeling and simulation

flight testing

washington dc

$135k–$150k

u.s. citizenship required

velos

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, 401(k), and health benefits.

Why this role

Requires Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 15 additional years of aerospace engineering experience with missile and hypersonic systems.

About the employer

Velos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.