Rotorcraft Design And Assessment Subject Matter Expert (remote, Toc)

CFD Research Corporation

Remote
Remote
Rotorcraft conceptual design
Aircraft performance estimation
Aircraft weight estimation
This position will support the Conceptual Design and Assessment (CD&A) branch with a focus on guiding and integrating multidisciplinary design efforts to accomplish trades studies that inform requirements development

Job Summary

  • This position will support the Conceptual Design and Assessment (CD&A) branch with a focus on guiding and integrating multidisciplinary design efforts to accomplish trades studies that inform requirements development.
  • The engineer will apply existing computational tools, develop new computational methods, and build models in specialized areas such as cost, propulsion, and parametric design to support rotorcraft conceptual, preliminary, and detailed component design activities.
  • CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Matching Summary

This position will support the Conceptual Design and Assessment (CD&A) branch with a focus on guiding and integrating multidisciplinary design efforts to accomplish trades studies that inform requirements development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rotorcraft conceptual design
  • Aircraft performance estimation
  • Aircraft weight estimation
  • Aircraft cost estimation
  • Multidisciplinary design integration
  • Conduct aircraft trade studies

Nice-to-have

  • Guide junior engineers
  • Brief senior leaders
  • Lead technical discussions
  • Advanced rotor design knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience
  • M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with NDARC and AIDEN
  • Ability to work independently and lead technical efforts
  • Experience guiding and developing junior engineers
  • Demonstrated experience briefing senior leaders
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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