As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical assignment on the Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) MS&A team.
The Targeting Manager is a member of the AVE Modeling and Simulation and Analysis (AVE MS&A) team responsible for AVE performance and flight assessment. This may include executing trajectory simulation tools, both in 3 and 6 degrees of freedom, analyzing the results of those simulations, developing algorithms for missile targeting software, implementing numerical methods, as well as other missile models. Trajectory simulations support, but are not limited to, payload to range, post boost vehicle maneuverability, weapon system effectiveness, accuracy, vehicle environment characterization, and flight test predictions. Missile targeting software generates trajectory profiles to be used when carrying out the mission.
- • Bachelors in Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 8 years of related experience; OR at least 6 Years of relevant experience with a Master's degree
- U.S Citizenship is required An active U.S. Government Secret Clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Experience with Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis of Aerospace Vehicles through either professional work experience or education performing physics-based simulation and analysis
- Experience with 6DOF trajectory simulation tools
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- -Experience with C++ programming
- - Experience leading engineers
- - Strong programming skills
- - Excellent technical writing skills
- - Excellent communication and organizational skills
- -Experience with Git and GitLab or similar
- -Experience with ICBM targeting
- -Experience with mission level simulation and analysis (Red vs. Blue, e.g. ITASE, AFSIM, HLA Federations, etc.)
- -Experience with missile modeling and trajectory simulation
Skills Required
- Bachelor's in a STEM field plus at least 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree plus at least 6 years of relevant experience
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period
- Experience with Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis of Aerospace Vehicles (physics-based simulation and analysis)
- Experience with 6DOF trajectory simulation tools
- Experience with C++ programming
- Experience leading engineers / personnel management
- Strong programming skills
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience with Git and GitLab or similar version control tools
- Experience with ICBM targeting
- Experience with mission-level simulation and analysis (e.g., ITASE, AFSIM, HLA Federations)
- Experience with missile modeling and trajectory simulation
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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