Air Vehicle Design Engineer
About The Position
Seeking Engineer with 5+ years of development experience to contribute to and lead applied product development programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Qualified Candidates will be able to support the following: Lead aircraft configuration and integration from concept through detailed design Lead definition and analysis of vehicle requirements Perform aircraft conceptual design and sizing for derivative and clean sheet aircraft Lead configuration and integration of aerodynamic design, preliminary structural design layouts, systems sizing, and systems arrangements in a team environment Perform aircraft aerodynamics and performance analysis within a variety of modeling environments Support implementation of aircraft stability and control Implement open-source flight control and associated mission planning software Establish aircraft geometry Perform trade studies on systems and components of advanced concepts and aerospace platforms Lead and coordinate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team Present detailed data and design recommendations based on findings and prepare reports, presentations, drawings, and other engineering data Possess FAA 107 Drone Pilot License or ability to obtain desired Other duties may be assigned To be successful in CRG Defense’s corporate culture, Qualified Candidates must also be able: Perform in the dynamic environment of a growing small business Work in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment Participate in multiple technical programs at once (typically 3 or 4 programs simultaneously) Apply a get-it-done, and get-it-done-right mindset coupled with attention to detail Apply proactive and reactive problem-solving skills: Be a self-starter Quickly understand new technology areas and manage and adapt to rapidly changing needs Communicate technical results, plans, and issues with internal and external customers, including presenting and writing reports and proposals Support pursuit of new business opportunities through proposal writing, opportunity identification and participation in meetings Stay current in technology advancements and embrace growth opportunities
Requirements
- Exclusive US citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of STEM related engineering experience, or a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience or STEM PhD with 0 years of experience
- 5 years of experience supporting the design and modeling of advanced air vehicle concepts
Responsibilities
- Lead aircraft configuration and integration from concept through detailed design
- Lead definition and analysis of vehicle requirements
- Perform aircraft conceptual design and sizing for derivative and clean sheet aircraft
- Lead configuration and integration of aerodynamic design, preliminary structural design layouts, systems sizing, and systems arrangements in a team environment
- Perform aircraft aerodynamics and performance analysis within a variety of modeling environments
- Support implementation of aircraft stability and control
- Implement open-source flight control and associated mission planning software
- Establish aircraft geometry
- Perform trade studies on systems and components of advanced concepts and aerospace platforms
- Lead and coordinate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
- Present detailed data and design recommendations based on findings and prepare reports, presentations, drawings, and other engineering data
- Possess FAA 107 Drone Pilot License or ability to obtain desired
- Perform in the dynamic environment of a growing small business
- Work in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment
- Participate in multiple technical programs at once (typically 3 or 4 programs simultaneously)
- Apply a get-it-done, and get-it-done-right mindset coupled with attention to detail
- Apply proactive and reactive problem-solving skills: Be a self-starter
- Quickly understand new technology areas and manage and adapt to rapidly changing needs
- Communicate technical results, plans, and issues with internal and external customers, including presenting and writing reports and proposals
- Support pursuit of new business opportunities through proposal writing, opportunity identification and participation in meetings
- Stay current in technology advancements and embrace growth opportunities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO: 5 weeks of annual paid time off
- Paid holidays (federal holiday schedule)
- Family-friendly schedule flexibility
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible savings account (FSA)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Group term life
- Voluntary term life
- 401(k) retirement account with employer match contribution
- Wellness incentive opportunities
- Casual, flexible, and hybrid 50/50 work environment (based on position responsibilities)
- Free coffee and soft drinks in the office
- Social events
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
