About the Role / About the Job
The Advanced Concepts division is focused on the design and deployment of innovative technologies in high-tech autonomous systems. This includes the development of medium endurance, high altitude fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, precision loitering munitions, cost-effective cruise missiles, and a variety of guided artillery munitions. We are seeking a highly experienced professional in aerospace engineering to lead the design and optimization of missiles, ensuring their performance and functionality meet rigorous standards.
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Core Accountabilities:
- Lead the design and optimization of missiles, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
- Incorporate aerodynamic considerations seamlessly into the design process, ensuring balanced functionality and performance of aerospace structures.
- Apply deep understanding of applied aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and jet propulsion to guide and enhance design projects.
- Utilize control theory knowledge to ensure stability and optimize missile performance.
- Possess deep fundamental knowledge of high-speed aerodynamics, including transonic and supersonic regimes.
- Understand the process of missile conceptual design, including formulation of requirements, generation of concepts, trade-off studies, sensitivity analysis, and multi-disciplinary optimization (MDO).
- Apply strong mathematical skills across various aspects of aerospace engineering, from design computations to interpretation of simulation results.
- Communicate complex technical information effectively, both in writing and orally, ensuring clarity and comprehension among both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Establish infrastructure, tools, and laboratories to support design processes.
- Provide technical contributions to support the chief engineer.
- Mentor junior engineers, including Engineer I and Engineer II.
Qualification / 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.
- Preferably knowledgeable in guided weapon systems.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, MATLAB, and any CAD package, with Solidworks being preferred.
- Proficient in low-fidelity tools (such as DATCOM) and advanced simulations (such as ANSYS Fluent) for missile applications.
- Working knowledge of jet propulsion, including selection, integration, and optimization of turbines and solid rocket motors.
- Advanced knowledge of missile conceptual design.
- Familiarity with missile control theory.
