Principle Aero / Flight Science Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security / warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

Come work on the latest advancements in unmanned aircraft. Get to work on groundbreaking designs that will be the future of tactical aviation. Perform a diverse array of engineering tasks related to the aerodynamic design, analysis, simulation, and test of unmanned aerial vehicles. Help develop the control laws and flight control systems for our next generations of unmanned tactical air systems and target drones. Work in a fast-paced environment that rapidly develops and deploys state of the art unmanned aircraft to a diverse array of customers and applications. Be a part of the future of unmanned aviation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Aero / Flight Sciences Engineers. An Aero / Flight Sciences Engineer is expected to demonstrate proficiency in these duties, but may have several core competencies :

• Conceptual and Preliminary aircraft design.
• Outer Mold Line (OML) definition including surface shaping, sizing and placement.
• Air vehicle performance requirements and analysis.
• Weight and balance estimation, tracking, and management.
• Engine inlet and exhaust design.
• Engine performance requirements / analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and document aerodynamic databases.
• Aircraft performance modeling and simulation.
• Simulation of airframe, systems, and environment.
• Classical aerodynamics analysis.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis.
• Aerodynamic loads determination.
• Wind tunnel test planning, execution, and analysis.
• Support various hardware / software design, test, troubleshooting, and documentation activities.
• Flight test planning, execution, and analysis.
• Analyses in support of requirements generation, verification, and validation.
• Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, test procedures, technical reports, etc.).
• Prepare and present design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external / internal customers.
• Support customer training activities.
• Foreign and domestic travel to support test activities.

Principal Aero / Flight Sciences Engineer (V)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

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COMPENSATION : $170,000 - $200,000

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May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Aero / Flight Sciences Engineer (V)

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From : Kratos Defense