Sr. R&D Engineer (Sr. Aeronautical Engineer)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Bothell, WA

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Impact of the Role General Profile Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines Solves complex problems Works independently, receives minimal guidance May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment Essential Functions Conducts research, design, and development activities with the goal of developing new or improved products, processes, or services. Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability. Applies research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activities. Conducts market research, tracks projects, builds spreadsheets evaluating trade space, designs presentation slides, and executes business-oriented tasks. Summarizes research results and communicates findings to internal and external bodies. Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures projects are on time and within budget. Develops technical documentation for all projects. Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings. Job Summary- We are seeking a Sr. Aeronautical Engineer with expertise in aerodynamic design and characterization in support of our Precision Guided projectiles product line. Key responsibilities include developing and analyzing CFD models, performing aerodynamic trade studies, creating aerodynamic models for simulations, supporting wind tunnel tests, optimizing modeling procedures, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate designs and processes for flight vehicle development. Aerodynamic experience is a must.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
Engineering degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience characterizing aerodynamics of high velocity aerospace systems using CFD
Experienced conducting wind tunnel tests for aerodynamic analysis and characterization
Skilled in creating aerodynamic databases for 3- and 6-DoF performance models
Expertise with aerodynamic prediction tools like PRODAS or Missile Datcom

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Commercial CFD applications: STAR-CCM+, Fluent, or Metacomp CFD++
Create CFD models to evaluate flight performance across various Mach regimes
Conduct a range of CFD analyses to model performance across various physics conditions
Conduct aerodynamic trade studies using predictive tools like PRODAS and Missile Datcom
Develop aerodynamic models for use in performance simulations and trajectory analysis
Support development of wind tunnel tests programs in support of aerodynamic characterization
Streamline modeling procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy in analysis workflows
Perform parametric and optimization studies to refine designs and system performance
Develop design and operating guidelines to support consistent and effective processes
Create and review technical documentation, reports, specifications, and design calculations
Proficient in Matlab and Python scripting with experience in Simulink modeling tools

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts.
Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.
Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.
Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

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