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Associates Systems LLC

Jr- Mid Aerodynamics Engineer- with Security Clearance

Associates Systems LLC, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

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All qualified resumes will be responded to within 24 hours or less This effort will be on-site 3-4 days a week, with WFH the other day or two, depending on program schedule. Aerodynamics Engineer: Aerodynamicists are responsible for the analysis of aircraft modifications using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and classical analysis methods validated by wind tunnel or flight test programs. Essential Functions: * Calculate flight performance estimates, including range/endurance, drag estimates, take-off and landing performance, etc. * Loads development, using classical hand analysis methods and CFD, for steady and unsteady distributions, modification airloads, rapid decompression loads and aircraft external loads * Stability and control analysis * Support of water tunnel testing, wind tunnel testing and flight testing * Preparation of analytical reports, test plans, and test reports necessary to document the airworthiness of major aircraft modifications Qualifications: * Ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance which requires US Citizenship * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering at an accredited university * Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) experience * Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and at least one programming language * Good organizational and communication skills Preferred Additional Skills: * Active DoD Secret Clearance * Working Knowledge of Fun3D * Knowledge of instrumentation and test methods for verification of aerodynamic loads and performance parameters * Knowledge of FAA and military certification processes #CJ