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Advanced Reentry Mission Engineer

USA💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$245,000🗓 2026-10-03

Core

Develop and refine mission-level models and analysis tools to evaluate advanced reentry, hypersonic, and defense system concepts.

Role type

Senior IC mission engineer (defense/aerospace)

Builds

Mission performance trade studies, trajectory and weapon effects simulations, system-of-systems interaction analyses

Domain

Defense, aerospace, hypersonic systems

Required skills

mission-level modeling, trajectory simulation, weapon effects analysis, trade studies, system-of-systems analysis, risk assessment, requirements analysis

Preferred skills

ballistic missile defense systems knowledge, hypersonic technology design, government sponsor engagement, ICBM system familiarity

Technologies

trajectory simulation tools, weapon effects analysis software, scenario-based simulation environments

Responsibilities

Develop and apply mission-level models to evaluate reentry and hypersonic concepts; run and interpret trajectory and engagement simulations; analyze system-of-systems interactions and capability gaps; document analysis workflows and mission architecture artifacts; prepare technical reports and briefings for multidisciplinary teams and government sponsors

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