Aircraft Dynamics/Flutter Engineer

Astrion • Eglin Air Force Base, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Aircraft Dynamics/Flutter Engineer to support the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO) Modeling, Analysis, and Tools Support (SEMATS) 3 contract at EGLIN AFB, FL. The work performed furthers the USAF SEEK EAGLE aircraft/store compatibility effort, as well as broader USAF goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering
• US Citizen, as you must be able to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
• Advanced thinking and problem-solving ability
• Experience operating in Linux/Unix environments using scripting languages (Windows, Python, Perl, etc.)
• Experience operating in Linux/Unix environments for computation fluid dynamics (CFD) using scripting languages (shell and job scripts, Python, Perl, etc.)
• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Very good attention to detail and a candidate who takes ownership and pride in all work

Nice To Haves

• Structural dynamics experience with a Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is highly desired.
• Programming for or using High Performance Computing (HPC) resources for aerospace applications.
• Working experience, internships or graduate research projects that provided experience in aircraft dynamics, aero-elasticity, or related experience.
• Familiarity with scientific programming and object-oriented design aspects.
• Proficiency using finite element analysis tools such as NASTRAN.

Responsibilities

• Support the Air Force Seek Eagle Evaluation of Compatibility and Technical Advisory process by contributing to modeling and simulation activities and evaluating aircraft/store configurations to determine aircraft dynamic response and aero-elasticity characteristics.
• Conduct analyses, research data, run and edit computer simulation programs, and write justification to support flight certification recommendations.
• Work directly with contractor and Government personnel in a mixed badge environment to accomplish aircraft/weapons compatibility certifications.

What This Job Offers

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