Staff Engineer, Aircraft Configuration Design - Ranger (R6298)
Core
Conceptual and preliminary design of UAV platforms, ensuring optimal aerodynamic and structural configurations.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Aircraft Configuration Design
Builds
UAV platforms (airframes, subsystems, flight critical components)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace
Required skills
CAD modeling (NX, SolidWorks), aircraft aerodynamics, structural analysis, FEA, CFD, weight & balance assessments, system integration, requirements development, manufacturing feasibility
Preferred skills
UAV design, aircraft performance modeling, stability & control, flight dynamics, rapid prototyping, wind tunnel testing, composite materials
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Conceptual and preliminary design of UAV platforms, aircraft sizing and weight estimation, 3D CAD modeling of aircraft structures, basic aerodynamic and structural analysis, design reviews and trade studies, support for rapid prototyping and wind tunnel testing, requirements development and documentation, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, transitioning designs to production
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship
