Leidos Dynetics is seeking a motivated, detailed-oriented problem-solver to join our modeling and simulation team as an Aerospace Engineer in Charlottesville, VA. You will play a valuable part in developing and testing models of aerospace systems, to include air-launched weapons; ballistic missile systems; avionics; hypersonic vehicles; and guidance, navigation, and controls across a wide range of projects and programs.

For early‑career engineers, this role offers an incredible launchpad. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with real‑world aerospace systems, work alongside seasoned engineers who are eager to mentor, and build a strong technical foundation across multiple modeling and simulation disciplines. If you’re excited to learn quickly, take on meaningful challenges from day one, and grow your career in a fast‑moving, mission‑driven environment, this position gives you the momentum to accelerate your development and make an immediate impact.

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate’s experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and test models of aerospace systems based on provided information, research, and engineering principles.
• Document model performance against requirements.
• Work collaboratively with an engineering team comprised of internal and external team members.
• Present results directly to customers.
• Candidate must be local to or willing to relocate to the Charlottesville, VA area.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university
• Can have less then 2 years of experience, or up to 2 - 4 years of experience to be considered for these levels
• Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain up to a TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with 3DOF/6DOF flight models
• Some experience with modeling missile systems
• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink
• Detailed understanding of the systems engineering process for aerospace systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel when needed by the program

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

February 23, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.