Overview
The Aerospace Engineer III position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will support the development and implementation of physics based modeling and simulation tools to support aerospace system design and analysis, perform engineering trade studies, and performance assessments. The individual will report to the Program Manager.
Responsibilities
- Develop simulation models and software for aerospace or weapon system applications.
- Perform GNC analysis, trajectory analysis, and/ or performance analysis of aerospace or weapon system applications.
- Develop advanced technology concepts for missile and aerospace system applications.
- Document and present results to technical leads, management and/or customers.
- Responsible for executing technical assignments with minimal supervision.
- Support the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers.
- Assist with program management with defining work products and delivery schedules.
- Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the performance of duties.
- Support other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
- BS degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering is required.
- 5+ years of modeling and simulation experience with complex aerospace systems required.
- 6-DOF simulation and GNC experience is highly desired.
- Programming experience in Matlab, C++, and FORTRAN required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Clearance
- Active SECRET clearance Required. Top Secret clearance Preferred.
Cummings Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cummings Aerospace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Cummings Aerospace expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cummings Aerospace’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of modeling and simulation experience with complex aerospace systems
- Programming experience in MATLAB, C++, and FORTRAN
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision
- 6-DOF simulation and GNC experience
- Active SECRET security clearance
- Top Secret security clearance
What We Do
Cummings Aerospace is a Native American woman-owned aerospace engineering and defense systems company focused on defense modernization and readiness. It provides engineering across the product lifecycle—from requirements development and digital design through modeling and simulation, software development, systems integration and testing, and hardware manufacturing. Its expertise includes the design, development, production, and sustainment of missile systems, hypersonic vehicles, radars, command-and-control systems, and associated technologies.









