Lead, Aerospace Engineering – Aerodynamics, Aircraft Performance
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Waco • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Perform aerodynamics analysis and provide ground and flight test support for fixed wing and rotary aircraft
- Evaluate the effect of aircraft modifications on the vehicle performance
- Compute the effect of modifications on aircraft aerodynamic loads
- Perform steady-state and time accurate CFD analyses
- Planning, support, and execution of Wind Tunnel Tests
- Planning and support of aerodynamic design optimization studies
- Perform comparative analyses of predicted aerodynamics with experimental and/or flight test data
- Lead method and tool development and enhancement activities
- Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction
- Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches
- Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products
- Provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience
- Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior aircraft aerodynamics experience
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics analyses, mesh generation, and post procession codes
- Minimum 2 years experience in wind tunnel testing
- Minimum 2 years experience with aircraft performance analysis
- Must be a US citizen
- Experience with Pointwise, NASA FUN3D, and FieldView is preferred
- Experience with store separation analyses and testing is desirable
- Familiarity with civil and military airworthiness requirements is desirable
- Experience in Matlab/Simulink is a plus
- High performance computing administration is a plus
- Experience in aircraft stability analysis is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Generous relocation package for those who qualify
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
aerodynamics analysisComputational Fluid Dynamicsmesh generationpost processing codeswind tunnel testingaircraft performance analysisaerodynamic design optimizationaircraft stability analysisproject managementprocess improvement
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipinfluencingplanningexecutionorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationanalytical thinkingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Aerospace EngineeringGraduate Degree in Mechanical EngineeringGraduate Degree in Aerospace Engineering