The JRC team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, Senior Aeronautics Engineer who enjoys a challenging and dynamic environment where your contribution and leadership are both critical and valued, our company will provide you the tools and opportunity to flourish (and have fun while you’re at it).

As the Senior Aeronautics Engineer, you will...

• Research, design, develop, analyze, and test a variety of aerospace systems for the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Sea Launched Cruise Missile – Nuclear (SLCM-N) program
• Provide a breadth of experience in aeronautical and mechanical design, structural, and thermal analysis
• Technical leadership and subject matter expertise to the team developing this airborne sea launched weapon system
• Assist in guiding the down selection of materials, structures, hardware suitable for application in the payload
• Guide the conversion of vehicle operation envelop definition and customer requests into payload and component requirements
• Support vendor research, selection, and interface.

What you bring to the table...

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or similar).
• 15 years in Aerospace Engineering experience or equivalent (master’s degree may be used).
• An active Secret DoD or an Active DOE security clearance (or have held an active clearance in good standing within the last 2 years)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills.
• Works well as a part of and leading a team.
• Good interpersonal skills including a passionate and can-do attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Travel: less than 20% Position is hybrid with typically 2-3 or more days on site each week.

Bonus Points for...

• Top Secret Clearance SCI eligible
• 12 years of experience with aerospace vehicle or flight hardware.
• DoD/DoE experience developing integrated weapon systems
• Experience in sea launched cruise missile and other DoD/DoE systems and programs.