About the Role
This position is part of ADVANCED CONCEPTS, a unit within the company focused on the design and deployment of cutting-edge technologies. The role entails leading the design and optimization of advanced missile systems as part of the fast-tracked development of high-tech autonomous systems. Candidates will engage in creating innovative aerospace solutions, ensuring excellent performance and functionality across various projects.
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Core Accountabilities
- Leads the design and optimization of missiles, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
- Incorporates aerodynamic considerations seamlessly into the design process, ensuring balanced functionality and performance of aerospace structures.
- Applies a deep understanding of applied aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and jet propulsion to guide and enhance design projects.
- Utilizes control theory knowledge to ensure stability and optimize the performance of a missile.
- Maintains deep fundamental knowledge of high-speed aerodynamics, including transonic and supersonic domains.
- Understands the missile conceptual design process, including formulation of requirements, generation of concepts, trade-off studies, sensitivity analysis, and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO).
- Applies strong mathematical skills in various aspects of aerospace engineering, from design computations to simulation result interpretations.
- Communicates complex technical information effectively, both in writing and orally, ensuring clarity and comprehension among technical and non-technical personnel.
- Establishes infrastructure, tools, and labs.
- Supports the chief engineer through technical contributions.
- Mentors junior engineers, including Engineer I and Engineer II.
Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry, including at least 3 years in a senior or team lead role.
- Knowledge of guided weapon systems is preferable.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office, MATLAB, and any CAD package (Solidworks preferred).
- Proficient in low fidelity tools such as DATCOM and advanced simulations like ANSYS Fluent applied to missiles.
- Working knowledge of jet propulsion systems, such as turbines and solid rocket motors, including selection, integration, and optimization.
- Advanced knowledge of missile conceptual design.
- Working knowledge of missile control theory.
