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Aerodynamics and Performance Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As part of the Aerodynamics and Performance Group, the candidate will serve as a member of a team dedicated to developing and testing novel air-vehicle systems (fixed wing, VTOL, and rotary wing). The candidate will be part of a small integrated team designing and developing air vehicles and will be expected to provide detailed aerodynamic analyses. The primary product line for design activities will be next generation air-vehicles applicable for both commercial and military use. Requires a strong ability to communicate and write in English and a broad knowledge of aeronautical sciences.

Responsibilities:

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A successful candidate will be able to work as part of a highly integrated multi-disciplinary team developing new and novel design concepts and will provide the aero design and analysis to the rest of the team. The candidate must be able to contribute to a fast-paced team by independently addressing the aero related analysis and design work.

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Perform aerodynamic design and analysis of aircraft to meet the performance goals, including control surfaces sizing, to meet vehicle control requirements.

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Develop aircraft aerodynamic design requirements that balance with overall system requirements.

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Support planning and direction for aerodynamic work on various traditional and non-traditional UAS.

Minimum Requirements:

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BS in Aeronautics or Aerospace Engineering (preferably MS) with more than 8 - 17 years experience (or equivalent education).

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Experience with the latest industry-standard aerodynamic design and analysis tools.

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Demonstrated ability to use MATLAB, Python, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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Must be willing to relocate to MA or VA and work onsite. Remote work not accepted.

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Proficient at developing aircraft performance parameters and performing trade studies

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Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a SECRET level security clearance.

Highly Desirable Qualifications (some combination of the following):

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Masters in Engineering or equivalent experience

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5+ years’ experience in the modeling and analysis of advanced air-vehicle systems

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Experience with RANS CFD solvers (STAR-CCM, FUN3D, OVERFLOW, etc.)

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Experience with the lower-fidelity aerodynamic design and analysis tools XFOIL, MSES, XROTOR, AVL, ASWING, XFLR5, OpenVSP or similar tools.

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Experience and interest in the design and modeling next generation manned and unmanned air vehicles (both electric and heavy-fuel based)

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Experience with subsystem ground tests and/or flight tests

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Related education and/or experience in thermodynamic modeling of propulsion systems.

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Familiarity in the creation of aerodynamic databases

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Experiencing mentoring other engineers

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to support some travel

Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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