Aerospace Engineer

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation•Coatesville, PA

About The Position

The Piasecki Aircraft Corporation Aerospace Engineer designs mechanisms, structures, systems, and equipment for aeronautical or aerospace products with a focus on rotorcraft applications. This individual will plan and conduct analysis of aerodynamic, thermodynamic, aerothermodynamics, and aerophysics concepts, systems, and designs to resolve problems and determine suitability and application to aircraft and aerospace products. The Aerospace Engineer will advise and assist program managers with meeting aircraft design specifications and analyze the performance of aircraft in various flight conditions.

Requirements

Proficiency with MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with design software and Solidworks
Work experience in Aerospace & Defense industry
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (Required)
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related technical field (Required)
1-3 years' experience working in an aerospace engineering environment
U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FMEA/Reliability software (Preferred)
MATLAB simulation experience (Preferred)
Active Secret Clearance (Preferred)
Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field (Preferred)
Experience with dynamic analysis and testing of aerospace structures and components (Preferred)
Experience with finite element analysis (Preferred)
Experience with materials evaluation and testing for aircraft (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft
Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of aerospace systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines
Analyze designs and develop configurations to ensure satisfactory static and dynamic stability and control characteristics for completed vehicles
Perform stress analyses on aerospace hardware and ground and test support equipment
Work with design engineers in developing optimal structures, designs, and material selections for major components
Initiate and assist in formulating and evaluating laboratory, flight, and wind tunnel test programs
Prepare reports and conclusions for other engineering and design personnel
Coordinate activities of model design group and model shop to assure required configuration of wind tunnel models
Prepare air load data on vehicle to conform to aerodynamic requirements
Prepare reports on results of analyses, such as flight performance validation, aircraft configuration, trade studies, and aircraft certification
Confer with customers on performance problems during operational life of vehicle
Conduct research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture
Recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques