Aircraft Stability & Control Engineer
About The Position
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security organization is seeking an experienced Aircraft Stability & Control Engineer to join the Flight Systems Capability Aerodynamics Team with the opportunity to provide engineering and technical decisions for Boeing Military Aircraft (B-1B, B-2, B-52), Military Derivative Aircraft (E-7 AEW&C (737), E-3 AWACS (707, 767), ETS&S(C-32/C-40, E-4B, VC-25A, VC-25B), Tankers (KC-135, KC-767)) and other diverse aircraft and projects. The Aerodynamics team is looking for an individual with experience in aircraft stability & control analysis. The position requires proficiency in the aerodynamics discipline and knowledge of aircraft stability & control principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 5+ years of experience in performing aircraft stability & control (S&C) assessments or evaluating aircraft flying/handling qualities
- Experience in incorporating databases (aerodynamic, propulsion, mass properties, etc.) into S&C toolsets, enabling aircraft S&C evaluation
- Background in aircraft flying/handling quality certification efforts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, with Aerodynamics or Aerospace emphasis
- Background with aircraft S&C and certification for military aircraft, particularly MIL-HDBK-516C & MIL-STD-1797
- Experience with aircraft control law evaluation
- Experience with planning / conducting wind tunnel testing and with subsequent data reduction
- Experience in aligning S&C analyses and associated flight testing
- MATLAB & Simulink experience
- Programming experience, particularly C++
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan & perform aircraft stability & control assessments, supporting airworthiness assessments
- Support flight test planning for aircraft flying/handling quality evaluation.
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
