Aerospace Engineer

TSC • Washington, DC

57d • $118,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact high-priority Navy missions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience, including experience in hypersonics, missile systems, or advanced weapon development preferred.
• Strong understanding of high-speed aerodynamics, thermal management, and materials engineering for extreme environments.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, test and evaluation protocols, and system development lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting Navy, DARPA, or OSD-led hypersonic initiatives.
• Experience with digital engineering tools such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), ANSYS, MATLAB, or CFD tools.
• Knowledge of Navy-specific mission requirements and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, testing, and integration of hypersonic systems, including glide vehicles, boosters, guidance/navigation, and thermal protection systems.
• Support systems engineering activities such as requirements definition, risk management, interface control, and verification/validation (V&V).
• Review and evaluate contractor technical proposals, system designs, and test plans for compliance with performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Lead or support flight test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Contribute to technology maturation plans, modeling and simulation activities, and digital engineering initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, and documentation for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide SME input across multidisciplinary domains.

Benefits

• TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level