Associate, Aerodynamics

L3Harris Technologies • Greenville, TX

6h

About The Position

L3Harris’ Greenville division is a recognized leader in aircraft modification and special mission system integration, offering challenging and rewarding assignments across a broad spectrum of aircraft modification programs. Aerodynamicists analyze aircraft modifications using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and classical analysis methods validated by wind tunnel or flight test programs.

Requirements

• Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering, or must have completed a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Responsibilities

• Calculate flight performance estimates, including range and endurance, drag estimates, and take-off and landing performance.
• Develop loads using classical hand analysis methods and CFD, including steady and unsteady distributions, modification airloads, rapid decompression loads, and aircraft external loads.
• Perform stability and control analysis.
• Support water tunnel testing, wind tunnel testing, and flight testing.
• Prepare analytical reports, test plans, and test reports to document the airworthiness of major aircraft modifications.

What This Job Offers

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