Job Description

Junior Aerospace Engineer

LMI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Aerospace Engineer to join our growing team in supporting advanced aerospace and defense initiatives. The ideal candidate will assist with the design, analysis, and testing of aerospace systems and contribute to cutting-edge projects in modeling, simulation, and mission planning. This candidate will support our Space Market customers. Successful LMI Space Domain Aerospace Engineers demonstrate competency in critical thinking, relationship management, space domain understanding, lunar orbits, and data analysis while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior. The ideal candidate will have experience with MATLAB and an entry level of experience with Python.

At LMI, we're reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and analysis of aerospace vehicle performance, trajectory modeling, and mission simulations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to design and evaluate aerospace systems.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and customer stakeholders.
• Contribute to tool development using MATLAB, Python, or similar software for data analysis and automation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid foundation in orbital mechanics, aerospace dynamics, or propulsion systems.
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C++.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship (required for working with government contracts).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if not already held).

Desired:

• Internship or co-op experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
• Familiarity with tools like STK, GMAT, or similar simulation platforms.
• Exposure to systems engineering principles or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Target salary range: $90,000 - $183,000

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

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