Associate Staff - Aerospace Engineer

ll.mit.edu

Lexington, MA, United States
Base: $116,400 - $182,200; bonus/equity: not speci...
Computational fluid dynamics simulation
Aerodynamic design
Large-scale design analysis
The Structural & Thermal-Fluids Engineering Group develops first-of-a-kind prototype systems across underwater, ground, air, and space domains for high-impact national security missions

Job Summary

  • The Structural & Thermal-Fluids Engineering Group develops first-of-a-kind prototype systems across underwater, ground, air, and space domains for high-impact national security missions.
  • Engineers work on advanced structural and material systems for space-based imaging and laser communications, thermal management solutions from cryogenic to hypersonic regimes, and aerodynamic design and assessment for unmanned aerial vehicles, airborne pods, and hypersonic platforms.
  • The position may require special security clearances and travel to meetings and field sites.

Matching Summary

The Structural & Thermal-Fluids Engineering Group develops first-of-a-kind prototype systems across underwater, ground, air, and space domains for high-impact national security missions.

Salary

Base: $116,400 - $182,200; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans; MIT-funded pension; 401K matching; Paid leave; Tuition reimbursement; Mentorship programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Computational fluid dynamics simulation
  • Aerodynamic design
  • Large-scale design analysis
  • Programming for engineering algorithms

Nice-to-have

  • High-performance computing experience
  • Machine learning and surrogate modeling
  • Multidisciplinary design optimization

Key Requirements

  • M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Coursework in computational fluid dynamics and high-speed flows
  • Experience with modern numerical simulation tools for fluid dynamic simulation
  • Experience in programming to develop engineering algorithms
  • Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
  • Ability to clearly communicate results in oral presentations and written reports

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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