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Aircraft Design & Configuration EngineerAurora Flight Sciences • Manassas, VA, US
Aircraft Design & Configuration Engineer

Aircraft Design & Configuration Engineer

Aurora Flight Sciences • Manassas, VA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Aircraft Design & Configuration Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following :

Responsibilities

The aerodynamic configuration and performance engineer is responsible for sizing novel air vehicle systems and evaluating their performance, designing aircraft lofts and performing aerodynamic analysis using low- and medium-fidelity modeling tools, supporting wind tunnel test activities, and analyzing flight test data to characterize aerodynamic behavior. Under the general direction of the Flight Physics Division Configuration & Aircraft Performance Group, the candidate will serve as a member of a team dedicated to developing novel air vehicle systems and executing advanced research in aerodynamics, propulsion, and related technologies. The candidate is expected to provide design concepts for and conduct conceptual, preliminary, and / or detailed analyses of multidisciplinary aircraft systems. The primary product line for design activities will be next-generation air vehicles applicable to both commercial and military use.

Minimum Requirements

  • BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of four (4) years' experience in multidisciplinary modeling and analysis of advanced air vehicle systems.
  • Experience in the design and analysis of air vehicles at various levels of engineering fidelity.
  • Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable presenting their work in front of senior management or customers.
  • Travel to support customer presentations or to program meetings will be required.
  • Demonstrated ability to use programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
  • Must be a US Person.

Preferred Requirements

  • Masters in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Five (5) to eight (8) years' experience in multidisciplinary design, modeling, and analysis of advanced air vehicle systems.
  • Experience with wind tunnel testing, including pre-test predictions, test data processing and / or post-test analysis.
  • At least four (4) years of experience with lower-fidelity aerodynamic design and analysis tools such as XFOIL, MSES, MTFLOW, AVL, ASWING, XFLR5, and / or OpenVSP.
  • Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools such as CATIA V5 or NX.
  • Experience with stability and control analysis, flight control design, and aircraft simulation.
  • Research, experience, and interest in the design and modeling of current and next-generation aircraft and their state-of-the-art technologies.
  • Experience in writing proposals, program plans, and statements of work.
  • Experience in mentoring others.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • This is a hybrid position going on-site weekly at our Cambridge, MA, or Manassas, VA locations. Proximity to these locations is required (Relocation assistance available if qualified).
  • Salary Range (Annualized USD)

  • Minimum Range : $83,000.00 to $148,000.00
  • Maximum Range : $101,000.00 to $179,000.00
  • Aurora Company Overview

    Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    Aurora Total Rewards

    At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications.

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