Aerospace Algorithms Engineer Seattle, WA

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting‑edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best‑in‑class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

As an Aerospace Algorithms Engineer at MORSE you will be working on a broad set of applications developing novel physics, statistical, and mathematical models for use in mission planning tools used by military personnel and first responders. MORSE is looking for engineers with a strong background in physics, aerospace, robotics, math, and statistics who are also able to develop their algorithms in software to function efficiently and be readily testable.

• Develop and own algorithms throughout their lifecycle, including conception, development, documentation, deployment, and testing.
• Process and analyze raw data.
• Simulate and validate algorithmic performance using dynamic systems.
• Present technical work through white papers, analysis test reports, and oral presentations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of algorithms into software solutions.

The candidate must have the ambition to own mission planning algorithms for their entire lifecycle: conception of the solution, development, documentation, deployment in software, and testing. Most importantly, the candidate must be passionate about developing solutions that are fieldable!

• US citizenship required or ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• MS or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or other relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Python algorithm and software development practices.
• Strong background in physics, mathematics, and statistics.
• Experience with developing algorithms and simulations.
• Experience simulating dynamic systems to test and validate algorithmic performance.
• Experience describing systems via equations of motion derived from first‑principle engineering analysis.
• Experience presenting technical work through white papers, analysis test reports, and oral presentations.

$90,000 - $210,000 USD

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full‑time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy. Employees may also receive bonuses, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with.

We focus on steady, long‑term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience.

As set forth in MORSE Corp’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.