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Actalent is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support a new hypersonic space vehicle program out of the NRL. This is supporting research and development and working with a team of scientist, engineers and PhDs and we are looking for an Aerospace Engineer to help lead some of the team and processes. You will be supporting R&D for different flexible skins for resisting temperatures at changing hypersonic speeds. Description

Actalent is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support a new hypersonic space vehicle program out of the NRL. This is supporting research and development and working with a team of scientist, engineers and PhDs and we are looking for an Aerospace Engineer to help lead some of the team and processes. You will be supporting R&D for different flexible skins for resisting temperatures at changing hypersonic speeds.

Day to Day May Include...

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 Review and evaluate technical proposals, designs, and test plans for compliance with performance, safety, and reliability standards Lead and support test flight 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 stakeholders and decision makers Mentor junior engineers and provide SME input across multidisciplinary domains

Skills

aerodynamics, acquisitions, test and evaluation, thermal management, hypersonics

Top Skills Details

aerodynamics,acquisitions,test and evaluation,thermal management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess...

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineer or a related field 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferred in hypersonics, missile systems or advanced development Active Secret Clearance to start with ability to upscope to TS/SCI Broad 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

The preferred candidate will possess...

A Master's Degree or PhD in related field 5+ Years in Hypersonics Experience with digital engineering tools such as MBSE, Ansys, Matlab or CFD tools

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $150000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level

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