Rotorcraft Design Applications Engineer

CFD Research Corporation

Redstone Arsenal, AL, United States
On-site
Rotorcraft conceptual design
Physics-based analysis tools
Aircraft performance estimation
CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Rotorcraft Design Applications Engineer to support the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Center’s Technology Development Directorate in Huntsville, Alabama. The role involves developing and validating computational tools for rotorcraft design, performance estimation, and trade studies, requiring a background in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Job Summary

  • Develop new modeling tools and integrate existing computational tools to support rotorcraft conceptual, preliminary, and detailed component design activities.
  • Assess air vehicle performance and weights against operational requirements under the mentorship of senior engineers.
  • CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

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CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Rotorcraft Design Applications Engineer to support the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Center’s Technology Development Directorate in Huntsville, Alabama. The role involves developing and validating computational tools for rotorcraft design, performance estimation, and trade studies, requiring a background in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • rotorcraft conceptual design
  • physics-based analysis tools
  • aircraft performance estimation
  • trade studies
  • computational tools development
  • government-standard tools

Nice-to-have

  • work independently
  • rotor conceptual design process familiarity
  • workflow environments experience

Key Requirements

  • B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • 4+ years air system design experience
  • Aircraft performance modeling experience
  • Aircraft trade study experience
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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