Aerodynamics Engineer

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

11h • $101,079 - $158,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level II or Sr-level Aerodynamics Engineer to support the conceptual design and aerodynamic analyses of hypersonic vehicles. Candidates must have a strong foundation in aerodynamics and flight mechanics, including stability and control, aerodynamic model development, flight simulation, computation fluid dynamics (CFD), and/or relevant wind tunnel testing. Experience with aircraft design and aerodynamic/performance analyses across the speed range from subsonic to hypersonic, is highly desired. As an Aerodynamics Engineer, you will contribute to a small hypersonic advanced design team, designing current and future Stratolaunch hypersonic vehicles. Your tasking may include conceptual design trade studies, detailed design and analysis tasks, development of analytical tools to support the team, and flight test support of currently operating vehicles.

Requirements

• Knowledge of, and experience with aerodynamics, performance, stability & control, and atmospheric aerospace vehicle design
• Experience with subsonic, transonic, or supersonic theory and analyses
• Ability to self-start, work with urgency, and on their own initiative, and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to obtain a security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• Scripting languages (Python, Matlab, or similar)
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hypersonic aerodynamic theory and analysis
• Experience with hypersonic vehicle development and/or test
• Experience with supersonic vehicle development and/or test
• Experience building aerodynamics models for complex aerospace vehicles
• Experience with trajectory shaping and optimization
• Proficient in lofting compound surfaces for aerospace vehicles
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Experience with CFD analysis tools – preferred: US3D, Fun3D, Pointwise, Link3D, StarCCM, Kestrel
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software tools
• Experience with trajectory optimization analysis tools
• Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)
• Familiarity with revision control of software – Git (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of aerodynamic databases using analytical, numerical, ground and flight test data
• Perform analytical and numerical analyses to evaluate the aerodynamics, performance, and stability & control of hypersonic vehicles
• Develop aerodynamic models for a variety of hypersonic vehicle configurations
• Contribute to flight performance simulations through modeling and/or aerodynamic analyses
• Analyze wind tunnel and flight test data, as required
• Develop advanced design tools, as required
• Support the preparation of business proposals to the US Government and industry
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

Benefits

• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement
• This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees