Aerospace Engineer jobs in Alabama

Aerospace Engineer researches and develops structural engineering specifications for aerospace products, parts, or associated operations to improve the efficiency and reliability of aerospace systems. Analyzes results of stress tests on various craft and missile parts to determine material durability and tolerances. Being an Aerospace Engineer oversees flight tests of prototypes and analyzes resulting data to validate flight characteristics and identify necessary improvements. Conducts calculations and utilizes simulations to evaluate aerodynamics, structural integrity, propulsion efficiency, and the effect on fuel consumption of new or existing materials. Additionally, Aerospace Engineer utilizes CAE, 3-D, and digital modeling to create detailed plans and specifications to support production. Assists quality assurance and purchasing teams with the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products and materials, or technologies. Understands and complies with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Aerospace Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Aerospace Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Aerospace Engineer
  • Jacobs
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.

    We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

    At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

    Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

    The Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 is comprised of 9 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #1 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News). 

    Create Your Career:
    Grow With Us
    Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.

    A Place Where You Belong
    At Jacobs Space Exploration Group, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.

    Support Your Well-Being
    Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more.  With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

    The  Aerospace Engineer helps support the development, integration, and testing of flight mechanics simulations for NASA’s SLS/ARTEMIS program, NASA’s HLS program, and other smaller NASA projects. This position will require a well-rounded background of flight dynamics modelling skills, experience with computer programming, and the desire to perform high fidelity analyses to help optimize and integrate inputs for the flight dynamics of the Artemis mission.

    Position Description

    The Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks to design and integrate GN&C systems for NASA projects ranging from NASA’s Space Launch System(SLS) to NASA’s Human Lander System. We are searching for highly qualified candidates to support NASA’s Flight Dynamics Team in the Guidance, Navigation, & Mission Analysis branch at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. This exciting work will serve as a critical step in sending humans back to the Moon, Mars and beyond!

    Job Functions:

    • Analysis of launch vehicle and spacecraft, dynamics, equations of motion, and trajectories to assess performance of spacecraft ascent trajectories, mission analysis, and related studies
    • Modeling ascent and in-space environments, errors, disturbances, GN&C algorithms, sensors, actuators, and mechanisms
    • Simulate and analyze nominal, contingency, and failure scenarios during ascent and in-space flight
    • Develop algorithms and tools to analyze 6 DOF trajectories using Monte Carlo techniques
    • Perform Guidance studies and insight analysis for NASA’s HLS program
    • Execute/modify existing software/scripts in C, Python, C
    • Help develop and improve NASA’s MAVERIC simulation

    Duties

    Day to day activities include:

    • Dynamic modeling of 6 DOF single body systems
    • Flight mechanics analysis
    • Guidance insight analysis
    • Creating, editing and debugging software written in C, Python, Matlab, Fortran, and C .
    • Optimization and improvement of analysis tools and GN&C models.
    • Working with GN&C leads and other engineering disciplines.
    • Supporting the verification and validation of technical products.
    • Creation and review of engineering and software documentation.
    • Preparing and Presenting technical reports and briefings.

    Qualifications

    A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field is required.  A degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred.  Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5 years of experience.

    To be successful in this position, the applicant must be detail oriented, work independently and collaboratively, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and will typically possess some of the following skills\:

    • Dynamically model 6 DOF single body systems
    • Matlab, Fortran, C programming experience
    • Familiarity with Linux, Bash, and the use of computational clusters/servers
    • Familiarity with convex optimization

    The candidate is REQUIRED to have the following skills and experiences\:

    • Treetops programming experience
    • Python programming experience
    • Software & simulation integration OR Modeling & simulation experience 

    ​​​​​​The Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

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    Essential Functions

    Work Environment\: 

    Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (10%).  Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time(100%).

    Physical Requirements\:

    Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).  

    Equipment and Machines\: 

    Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

    Attendance\: 

    Normal workday is from 7\:30 a.m. through 4\:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

    Other Essential Functions\:

     

    The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

     

    Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. 

    #ESSCA

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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PR023-022 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
  • QTEC Aerospace
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • QTEC Aerospace is seeking multiple ELETRICAL ENGINEERS to join our team of professionals in Huntsville, AL. The qualified applicant will become part of a team of professionals representing both indust...
  • 1 Month Ago

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PR023-021 - SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
  • QTEC Aerospace
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • QTEC Aerospace is seeking SR. ELETRICAL ENGINEERS to join our team of professionals in Huntsville, AL. The qualified applicant will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry an...
  • 1 Month Ago

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PR023-002 - SYSTEM ENGINEER - General Interest
  • QTEC Aerospace
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • QTEC Aerospace is seeking Systems Engineers to join our team of professionals in Huntsville, AL. Qualified applicants will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry and governm...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Mid-Level Aircraft Stress Engineer
  • FMS Aerospace
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • FMS Aerospace in Huntsville, AL is expanding and seeking an experienced full-time, permanent Mid-Level Aircraft Stress Engineer for our Huntsville, AL office. The successful candidate will be responsi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Manufacturing Process Engineer - Aerospace
  • ALTEN Technology USA
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support for implementation of Lock out/Tag out (LOTO) process to create a safer working environment for emplo...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Aerospace Engineer
  • DC Tech Inc.
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • Job Title: Aerospace Engineer Location: Bloomfield, CT Employment Type: Full Time Experience: 7+ years in a fast-paced e...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aerospace Engineer (Structural Analysis)
  • Astrion
  • Eglin Afb, FL
  • Overview: Aerospace Engineer (Structural Analysis) Be the Difference Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost pr...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aerospace Engineer
  • Agile Global Solutions
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Apply Today!!! We are looking for a Lead Aerospace Engineer to join our team. FULLTIME R...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer Co-Op
  • Technology Service Corporation (TSC)
  • Huntsville, AL
  • TSC is seeking highly motivated students who are pursuing a degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering for its Cooperati...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aerospace Engineer
  • Arcfield
  • King Of Prussia, PA
  • Overview: Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabili...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aerospace Engineering Project Manager
  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • Washington, DC
  • Summary Project Managers apply their engineering or scientific expertise to design, acquire, and deliver new and innovat...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aerospace Engineer (Structures) DIRECT-HIRE
  • National Transportation Safety Board
  • Washington, DC
  • Summary This position is located in the Office of Aviation Safety, Aviation Engineering Division in Washington, DC. The ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aerospace Engineer
  • StandardAero
  • Maryville, TN
  • StandardAero is one of the world's largest independent Gas Turbine Engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provide...
  • 5/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Aerospace Engineer jobs
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