Aero/Thermal Engineer

North Wind • St. Paul, MN

8d • $80,000 - $125,000

About The Position

North Wind is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aero/Thermal Engineer to support hypersonic technology research, system development, and flight testing. The role focuses on designing, developing, and validating fluid dynamic systems, components, and devices using a variety of tools and software. The Engineer works with cross-functional teams to complete projects efficiently and meet safety and quality standards, with work supporting ground test facilities and customer facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerodynamics, aeronautics, aeroacoustic, 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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 conduct 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior