Staff Engineer, Flight Sciences, Design - Ranger (R6357)
Core
Conduct aerodynamic design, multi-disciplinary optimizations, and CFD simulations for air vehicle programs.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Flight Sciences, Design
Builds
Aerodynamic models, performance tools, and air vehicle designs
Domain
Defense technology, aerospace engineering
Required skills
aerodynamic design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aircraft sizing, conceptual design, Python, MATLAB, wind tunnel data analysis, flight test data analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
supersonic flight aerodynamics, STAR-CCM+, multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO), NX lofting/surfacing, startup/R&D environment experience
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, STAR-CCM+, NX
Responsibilities
Conduct aerodynamic design and build multi-disciplinary optimizations, Run computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and communicate results, Construct aerodynamic models using wind tunnel data, CFD data, physics-based data, or a combination of all, Develop and implement aerodynamic performance models and tools to support design and flight operations, Support wind tunnel test campaigns, Analyze flight test data to validate and refine aerodynamic models and designs
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC
