JOB TITLE:  Design & Analysis Engineer 2
 LOCATION: Berkeley, MO
 PAY RATE: $53-63/hour 
 We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
 Job Details: 
  Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
 Clearance:  Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required); Final Secret/Top-Secret clearance and/or Special Program Access may be required post-start
 Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
 Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
 Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
 
Qualifying Questions:
  Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
 Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
 Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
 
Summary:  
  Apply engineering principles, standards, and practices to develop and maintain electronic/electrical system requirements.
 Draft statements of work, technical performance specs, and translate requirements into system architectures, hardware/software designs, and interface specifications with full traceability.
 Define and execute test/validation methods to confirm performance, while resolving integration issues and production anomalies.
 Research emerging technologies for future designs and provide lifecycle support, including solving fielded hardware/software issues.
 Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance and integration.
 100 onsite at St. Louis-area locations; some programs may require domestic or international travel.
 
Programs & Capability Centers Supported:
  F-47: Next-generation fighter for the U.S. Air Force
 T-7A: Next-generation trainer for the U.S. Air Force
 F/A-18, EA-18G, F-15, F-22: Tactical fighters and major upgrades
 Phantom Works: Advanced development programs
 MQ-25: Autonomous carrier-based refueling aircraft
 Engineering Capability Centers: Cybersecurity, product security, flight simulation, radar, advanced mission systems
 Precision Engagement Systems (PES): JDAM, SDB, MOP, HAAWC, SLAM ER, Harpoon, and derivatives
 Global Services: Training, sustainment, product support
 Test and Evaluation
 
Requirements:
  Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required); Final Secret/Top-Secret clearance and/or Special Program Access may be required post-start.
 Bachelors degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
 Associate (Level 2): Bachelors + 2+ years of experience, or Masters + relevant experience.
 Experienced (Level 3): Bachelors + 5+ years, or equivalent education/experience.
 ABET accreditation preferred but not required.
 Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
 Reside in or willing to relocate to the St. Louis, Missouri region.
 
