Aerodynamics Engineer

SpaceWorks Enterprises • Atlanta, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

At SpaceWorks Enterprises, we specialize in next-generation high-speed flight systems, human and robotic spacecraft, as well as entry, descent & landing technologies. Our core competencies include conducting preliminary design of aerospace concepts, performing detailed multidisciplinary engineering analysis, developing commercial aerospace software, prototyping spacecraft hardware components, and conducting market and economic research within the aerospace industry. We serve clients from the Department of War, NASA, and the commercial space sector. SpaceWorks is seeking aerospace engineers with a focus on designing and developing next-generation hypersonic flight vehicles, Earth-to-orbit launch systems, human and robotic spacecraft, and space re-entry vehicles. Seeking domain expertise in Aerodynamics. A successful candidate will: Support a small multidisciplinary team of technical staff to design complex systems Exhibit a "can do" and "want to" attitude - bringing an open-minded approach and a bias toward finding solutions Have experience supporting activities in modeling, simulation, and design of high-speed flight systems including endo-atmospheric, re-entry, and launch systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant experience, includes time in internships and research
• Contributing technically as an engineer primarily within concept development, requirements definition, preliminary design, and detailed design
• Experience in the design/modeling of hypersonic atmospheric vehicles, Earth-to-orbit launch systems, or human & robotic spacecraft
• Experience in multidisciplinary design optimization
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, collaborative environment with ownership and autonomy typical of a small business
• Hands-on experience with trajectory optimization software, CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be immediately eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• High level disciplinary experience with multidisciplinary analysis and optimization of high-speed flight and/or launch vehicle design
• Experience in relevant aerospace-oriented, flight development programs (e.g. UAVs, missiles, CubeSats)
• Basic knowledge of Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty analysis, or risk analysis
• Small business experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize aerodynamic designs from concept development and requirements definition, through preliminary and detailed design.
• Conduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aerodynamic performance.
• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools along with lower-order methods for performance evaluation.
• Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the vehicle.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including medical, telemedicine, vision, dental, long-term disability, short term disability, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules - telework days, compressed workweek options, core hours, and flex time
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and sabbatical leave
• 401k + company match
• Opportunities for bonuses
• Employee experience events throughout the year
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

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