Principal Engineer
About The Position
We are looking for a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership on high-speed/supersonic/hypersonic testing. This role will utilize broad engineering expertise including knowledge of ground testing, hypersonics, propulsion, fluid dynamics, high temperature flow, and high-speed systems/sub-systems. Work performed will include support to hardware development, prototyping, and testing in Hollywood, AL. The ideal candidate has experience leading teams, collaborating across disciplines, and driving technical excellence. While this position is not anticipated to directly supervise personnel, the position is expected to provide technical perspective and guidance to a wide range of engineering disciplines and projects/programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field
- 10+ years of high-speed/supersonic/hypersonic testing engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of ground test, propulsion, fluid dynamics, high temperature flow, and high-speed systems/sub-systems
- Proven ability to lead teams and mentor engineers
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and have ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering
- Familiarity with ASME, NIST, MIL-STD, or NASA standards
- Cross-disciplinary knowledge of electrical controls systems and piping systems
- Proficiency with interpreting computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) results
- Experience in combustion
- Experience in ramjet/scramjet, rotating detonation engines, etc.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on high-speed/supersonic/hypersonic testing.
- Utilize broad engineering expertise including knowledge of ground testing, hypersonics, propulsion, fluid dynamics, high temperature flow, and high-speed systems/sub-systems.
- Support hardware development, prototyping, and testing.
- Lead teams and collaborate across disciplines.
- Drive technical excellence.
- Provide technical perspective and guidance to a wide range of engineering disciplines and projects/programs.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Employer matching 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company paid leave
- Compensation time
- Parental leave
- Long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Life insurance
- Performance appraisals twice a year
- Annual pay increases based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements
- Group and individual bonuses for exceptional performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
