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Aerodynamicist

Description:
Aerodynamicist with Performance and Handling Qualities (P&HQ)
- Aerospace experience mandatory
Location: Mojave, CA
Duration: Contract 12-24 months
Hourly Rate: up to $85/hr
Overtime Potential
Per Diem if you qualify
Holiday, annual bonus, sick pay, 401k
8+ years of experience in Stability and Control: vehicle stability, dynamic stability, controllability; Performance experience is a plus but majority should come from S&C and flight dynamics.
Transonic vehicle experience required; Supersonic vehicle experience a plus
Experience in reversible flight controls
Experience with SIDPAC toolset a plus
Job Title: Aerodynamicist with Performance & Handling Qualities (P&HQ) expertise. Main Purpose of the Role is seeking an experienced cross-disciplinary engineer with experiences in aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics. The candidate will build on an intimate knowledge of all aircraft systems and have the ability to support and develop new project initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Support event simulation model development and validation of performance, handling qualities, stability, and control criteria for suborbital space missions
• Support pre-flight preparation including review of test limitations, flight test plans and procedures, flight readiness reviews, mission control room support, and post flight analysis
• Works with other engineering groups to ensure proper application of design and P&HQ requirements
• Supports entry into commercial service by ensuring that regulatory and internal company requirements related to loads are met
• Develop standardized analysis and reporting tools
• Perform model updates from data collected during vehicle or component testing and data created with analytical tools
• Develop and maintain P&HQ databases for use in analysis of WK2 and SS2 during all flight phases
• Develop and substantiate rational P&HQ criteria and requirements for unique vehicles with unconventional configurations
• Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
• Anticipates and resolves issues by developing standards and guidelines
• Ability to problem solve with a balance of technical product, cost, and schedule
Qualifications:
Professional Requirements
• Graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, and/or equivalent, with minimum of 8 years of experience in aerodynamics development
• Experiences in wind-tunnel and flight test aerodynamic model validation
• Experience with full aircraft analysis – transonic required, supersonic and launch vehicle desirable
• Test plan development and data analysis experience a strong plus
• Experience in the conduct of flight test, including familiarity with standard flight test practices and safety processes strong plus.
• Working knowledge of aircraft and space systems and familiarity with relevant aerospace standards (FAA, FAA‐AST etc.)
• Advanced skills with Linux, Python, Simulink, MATLAB, Fortran, C, C++, and software development best practices.
• CATIA V5 experience preferred
• Air Data Experience preferred
• Experience with FUN3D, NSU3D, Pointwise, and/or similar RANS and gridding methods
• Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)
The Structures Company is an AA/EOE.
Job Type: Contract
 
Job Location: Mojave, CA
Rate: up to 85/hr
Per Diem: yes
Overtime: possible
Duration: 12-24 months
Start Date: asap
Input Date: 11/14/2020
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Mark Sharp
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com

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