Flight Dynamicist

Leidos is a prominent industry and technology leader dedicated to serving government and commercial sectors with advanced digital and mission-critical innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos boasts a global workforce of approximately 47,000 employees and reported annual revenues of around $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2025. The company's commitment to excellence is reflected in its mission to deliver smarter and more efficient solutions while fostering a culture that empowers its diverse team members to contribute meaningfully to community and customer success. Leidos operates across various domains including defense, space, cybersecurity, and commercial fields, making it a dynamic environment for top talent seeking impactful careers.

In this pivotal role, Leidos Defense Systems Advanced Development Organization seeks a skilled Flight Dynamicist to join their innovative team. The Flight Dynamicist will be instrumental in developing unique solutions for complex aerospace challenges. This position involves supporting modeling and simulation development, conceptual design, and vehicle development phases for a diverse range of aerospace applications including missiles, hypersonic vehicles, satellites, and other space vehicles. The role demands detailed analysis of flexible and rigid body simulations, separation dynamics, orbital dynamics, trajectory analysis, vehicle sizing, and optimization studies, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. The Flight Dynamicist will design and validate guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, conduct trade studies, and support flight testing activities, ensuring mission success and advancing Leidos' reputation as a key innovator in aerospace engineering.

This position is a full-time opportunity offering a competitive salary range of $107,900.00 to $195,050.00, reflecting the importance of the work and the expertise required. Leidos offers a challenging and rewarding environment where professionals can thrive amidst cutting-edge technologies and impactful projects. Candidates with a passion for aerospace engineering, and a strong background in flight dynamics, trajectory optimization, and simulation modeling are encouraged to apply to join an environment that values disruptive thinking, continuous improvement, and excellence. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, Leidos provides an equal opportunity workplace, fostering growth and career advancement for all qualified applicants.