Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for the rapid development of air breathing propulsion systems
• Lead and support propulsion system design and analysis tasks using various classical methods and engineering codes/tools
• Collaborate with design and test engineers to develop airbreathing engine direct connect and freejet articles
• Plan direct connect and free jet test matrices
• Conduct testing and post-test data analysis to evaluate engine performance and operability for comparison to pre-flight predictions
• Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution; Analyze project requirements and develop detailed planning, conceptual designs, and risk analysis
• Interact with internal and external customers; Assist the customer in defining system requirements and in the generation of specifications for products or sub systems
• Develop and present materials for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers
• Support new business and prepare proposal material.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related field from an accredited university
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant background experience in design engineering
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Specialization in high-speed air breathing propulsion and/or liquid propellant rocket propulsion desirable, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to above
• Working knowledge of compressible gas dynamics and propulsion cycle analysis
• Experience working with the following software packages or analysis techniques preferred:
  • MATLAB and Python development
  • Trajectory analysis and optimization
  • Configuration change management
• Ability to perform quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to clearly communicate research findings through presentations and reports
• Strong drive for results and continuous improvement
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and cooperate with others cross-functionally on multiple projects to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, planning & organizing skills, decision making and time management skill
• Candidate must be capable of performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and working in an inclusive, team environment.

Desired Characteristics

• 4+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with design and analysis of ramjet and scramjet engines and/or liquid propellant rockets and related system design and analysis
• Familiarity with engineering analysis codes for engine flow path, cycle analysis, and aero-thermal loads development desirable
• Ramjet/scramjet and/or liquid propellant rocket test experience, experience with high-speed vehicle design, propulsion integration and/or trajectory analysis and optimization codes a plus.
• Familiarity with high-speed data acquisition and actuation systems

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