MQ-25 Flight Dynamics Engineer

ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Flight Dynamics Branch’s (AB21400) MQ-25 engineering team in assessing the overall MQ-25 air system performance, safety, and reliability, specifically related to flying Mission Plan routes. This is a hybrid position in the Lexington Park, Maryland area.What you will do: Direct responsibility will be for executing six degree of freedom (6DOF) simulation analyses using Boeing’s MODAVSIM simulation with Mission Plan routes provided by MQ-25 Integrated Test Team (ITT) and Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs). This position plays a critical role in airworthiness and flight certification, by assessing criteria relevant to flight path control, air vehicle performance, flight characteristics, and Vehicle Management System (VMS) logic and flight and ground control law (CLAW) performance. The position requires the ability to create scripts to run batch-style simulation runs, plot simulation data, analyze and assess safety-critical aspects of the data, and create documentation of the data and reporting key findings. The position is not responsible for final certification of, nor for producing official recommendations for, Mission Plan routes.Duties:Develop tools to run batch-style simulations using MODAVSIM and MATLABDocument process/procedures for 6DOF analysis and reporting as draft content for the MQ-25 Mission Plan Validation Joint Operating ProcedurePlot data into reports, including but not limited to:Overlay of Mission Plan routes and vehicle location time history over satellite imagerySummaries of groups of runsIndividual plotsUsing different x-axis parameters (e.g. time, waypoint, etc.)Full Mission plans and smaller route segmentsProvide initial analysis of runs with a stoplight chart (or other data representation format) of parameters against defined thresholdsProvide initial investigation into identified issues in the mission plan and/or vehicle responseReview & interpret mission plan files to develop appropriate test matrix for simulation runsReview results of mission plan assessments conducted using a hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) lab and/or the MQ-25 Training and Test Rehearsal Unit (TTRU) and account for findings as appropriate in 6DOF mission plan analysisAssess generated data to ensure proper simulation usage and outcomes that are appropriate for required test casesDevelop and document knowledge of aircraft and GCS system, mission planning concepts, and relevant flight proceduresDevelop generalized, non-MQ-25 specific, requirements and/or task definitions for Omniview-based mission plan validation using a unmanned air platform 6DOF simulation.Support other MQ-25 simulation-based activities to support Flight Dynamic’s evaluation flight test capabilities and overall MQ-25 airworthiness.Typical Work Products:Tools and source code for generating simulation run data, analysis, and reportingRaw MODAVSIM time history dataReports of plotted time history data, including an assessment of specific parameters against defined thresholdsReports on key findings based on review of simulation dataBriefings, white papers and items of interest as required to Flight Dynamics engineering team on project status or issuesProject related technical information used to resolve engineering problems and to clarify or understand mission planning requirements and other simulation analysesQualificationsYou would be a great fit if you have:Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.Knowledge of aerodynamics and/or computer programming with experience or skillsets in one or more of the following areas:Computer programmingPhysics-based simulationsUse of software-based data plotting and analysis tool(s) (e.g. MATLAB)Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain. Must be a U.S. citizen. It would be even better if you have:Experience as a pilot, UAS operator, or mission plannerProfessional knowledge of aerodynamics, Unmanned Air System (UAS), 6DOF aircraft simulation, and/or mission planning, with experience or skillsets in one or more of the following areas:MATLAB scripting and plotting6DOF aircraft simulations (will need to utilize MODAVSIM)Flight dynamics and/or aircraft performance and associated acceptable aircraft behavior for safe flightCLAW design and analysis of aircraftContingency management for unmanned systemsFlight control systems redundancy management for fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraftExperience with UAS waypoint-based mission planningThis position requires full-time access to an NMCI RDT&E computer system with the following software packages, including access to the NMCI RDT&E network.MATLABMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatNotepad++, or similar text editorStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to be a self-directed team player with proven ability to deliver tasks timely and efficiently, and a demonstrated ability to interact professionally with all levels of managementHigh level problem solving and interpersonal skillsPeraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-169617Position Category: EngineeringClearance: Secret