Aero/Thermal Engineer
About The Position
North Wind is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aero/Thermal Engineer to design, develop, and validate fluid-dynamic systems, components, and devices using a variety of tools and software. The role requires a background in compressible and incompressible fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to complete projects efficiently and meet safety and quality standards, supporting ground test facilities and customer projects. Travel is required for design reviews, conferences, site surveys, and commissioning activities. North Wind is an independent supplier of hypersonic and Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) systems and services. Its business segments include Applied R&D; Test Articles and Critical System Components; Test Facility Design & Build; Test Services; and Flight Testing & Flight Systems. The company provides aerospace, defense, and commercial systems and services across their life cycles, including turnkey solutions. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. North Wind is an equal opportunity employer and supports a safe, drug-free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing. The stated salary range is a general guideline; actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, training, and other qualifications. The company states that it is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerodynamics, aeronautics, aeroacoustics, heat transfer, or a related discipline.
- At least 7 years of related experience, focused on aerospace, hypersonic systems, or test facility design.
- Solid background in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of wind-tunnel low- to supersonic airflows, heat exchangers, combustion, CFD, hot-wire anemometry, optical measurement methods (such as shadow-graph, Schlieren, PSP, PIV, and LDV), or related technology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Self-starter able to work on multiple projects and prioritize workload.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Provide design solutions, concepts, analyses, and calculations for aerodynamic, fluid-dynamic, and thermodynamic systems used in ground test facilities.
- Support marketing quotations with trade-offs, analyses, and recommendations for optimal and cost-effective solutions.
- Perform aerodynamic field surveys of existing facilities and prepare and perform commissioning and validation activities for new or upgraded facilities and components.
- Assist in selecting and specifying process equipment for customer facilities.
- Develop and present technical information in customer meetings and design reviews.
- Travel for design reviews, conferences, site surveys, and commissioning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
