Junior Physics Modeling Engineer

JUNIOR PHYSICS MODELING ENGINEER

Location: Columbia, Maryland

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Salary: $85,000 to $100,000

Systems Engineering Group (SEG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Astrion LLC, is seeking enthusiastic candidates wanting to support the defense of our nation. SEG provides an intellectually stimulating environment with excellent opportunities for technical and leadership growth. SEG is currently seeking a Jr. Physics Modeling Engineer to support our MDA and Navy customers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• The candidate must be a US citizen and have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance.

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor of Science degree in technical disciplines such as Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

• 0-4 years of experience

• Practical knowledge of physics-based modeling, simulation, or analysis

• Fundamental knowledge trajectory propagation

• Experience or coursework in mechanics and electromagnetic physics theory

• Proficiency in a scripting language like MATLAB or Python for modeling, simulation, and data analysis

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented, configuration management and organization skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master's Degree with emphasis on aerodynamics, propulsion, dynamics, or electromagnetic signals.

• Active Secret Clerance and ability to be onsite during working hours due to the nature of the work.

• Experience in physics-based modeling, simulation, and analysis of flight vehicles

• 3+ years of physics-based kinematics or electromagnetic signal modeling experience

• Strong understanding of numerical methods, and data analysis workflow development

RESPONSIBILITIES

• We are seeking a Junior Physics Mechanics or Electromagnets Engineer to support the model development, configuration management, testing, and analysis of physics-based simulations and modeling inputs for various flight vehicles.
• Models include kinematic trajectories, endo- and exo-atmospheric environmental phenomenology, and electromagnetic signatures.
• The engineer will deliver the modeling inputs to both support internal analysis and as inclusion in deliverable models to our government customers and end-users.
• The engineer will be responsible for understanding customer requirements, demonstrating the capability to customers and stakeholders, and potentially leading a team of engineers and software developers to design and develop these models.
• This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with experienced engineers and develop expertise in vehicle dynamics, electromagnetic modeling, and environmental phenomenology.