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Naval Air Systems Command

AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Pay: $104,349–$161,313/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Ridgecrest, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.

$138,433 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Description You will serve as a

AEROSPACE ENGINEER

in the

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, WEAPONS & ENERGETICS DEPT, WEAPONS MS&A DIV, WEAPONS DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION BR

NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

Position Duties/Responsibilities You will be responsible for evaluating weapon system and system-of-systems performance, characterizing weapon behavior, and determining overall mission effectiveness utilizing advanced simulation architectures. You will lead and participate in the comprehensive planning, objective (measures) definition, and tactical execution of LRASM test events. You will conduct detailed data analysis and draw logical, actionable conclusions from LRASM simulation runs. You will provide technical support to maintain the integrity of the local analyst workstation and simulation software environment. You will analyze weapon system and system-of-systems performance to identify capabilities, operational limits, and areas for tactical optimization. Minimum Salary 104349 Maximum Salary 161313