Aerospace Engineer

The Opportunity:

This position will be joining the Booz Allen Space Environments Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Team that supports the client by tackling the challenges of lunar dust contamination of spacecraft and other assets by modeling the complex interactions between dust particles, the space environment, and spacecraft. To do so, they develop and use advanced computational modeling tools and techniques. Join the team as they develop a comprehensive modeling and analysis framework for the client’s Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) to characterize the risks lunar dust poses to the success of a permanent human presence on the Moon.

As an aerospace engineer on the team, you will be responsible for developing new M&S capabilities and will model systems and environments of interest and simulate physical phenomena such as plasma interactions with spacecraft and dust.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with M&S of physical phenomena or systems
• Experience with rarefied gas dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, direct simulation Monte Carlo, discrete element method, particle-in-cell simulations, space environments effects such as radiation transport, materials outgassing and contamination, or spacecraft charging
• Experience developing software to implement analytical and computational models
• Experience with data processing and statistical techniques, and programming in Fortran, Python, or C++
• Experience with CAD and 3D modeling software such as Solid Works and NX
• Experience with FEA, CFD, or tools such as STAR-CCM+, Ansys Mechanical, Ansys Thermal Desktop, and Loci-Chem
• Experience writing technical documentation or scientific publications
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks, work in both a team and independently, and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, CS, or Applied Mathematics field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience modeling chemically reacting flows
• Experience modeling plasma or dust-plasma coupling
• Experience applying machine learning (ML) to solve engineering problems with modern ML frameworks such as Py Torch and Tensor Flow
• Experience working with Linux environments
• Experience performing Discrete Element Method (DEM) analyses
• Experience modeling Hall-effect thrusters or other electric propulsion systems
• Experience producing original research
• Experience working with U.S. government clients, including in the space domain
• Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.