L3Harris Technologies

Lead, Aerodynamics Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Greenville • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Analyze aircraft modifications using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and classical analysis methods.
  • Manage tasks across multiple programs.
  • Help with monthly labor forecast.
  • Develop bids and proposals.
  • Calculate flight performance estimates, including range/endurance, drag estimates, take-off and landing performance, etc.
  • Develop aircraft external air loads through classical analysis.
  • Perform computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis for external flow on aircraft.
  • Identify conditions critical for structural design.
  • Develop operational load spectrum for fatigue analysis.
  • Determine airframe internal loading in terms of shear, moment, and torsion (VMT).
  • Calculate compartment loads for rapid decompression.
  • Estimate effect of external mods on stability and control.
  • Plan and evaluate flight testing for handling qualities.
  • Perform icing analysis.
  • Predict the trajectory for the safe separation of stores.
  • Analyze unsteady external flow on aircraft.
  • Develop flight test procedures and post-process results.
  • Write analytical reports, test plans, and test reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) experience.
  • Knowledge of FAA guidance, regulations, and practices for showing compliance.
  • Willingness to travel and work weekends occasionally.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
computational fluid dynamics (CFD)classical analysis methodsflight performance estimatesaircraft external air loadsoperational load spectrumfatigue analysisairframe internal loadingicing analysisflight test proceduresanalytical reports
Soft Skills
task managementcommunicationteam collaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptabilitytime managementwillingness to travel
Certifications
DoD security clearance