North Wind · 3 months ago
Aero/Thermal Engineer
Minnesota FLM , St Paul, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expNorth Wind is a leading independent supplier of complex hypersonic and Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) systems and services. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aero/Thermal Engineer responsible for the design, development, and validation of fluid dynamic systems, components, and devices, ensuring projects meet safety and quality standards.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide design solutions, concepts, analysis, and calculations for aerodynamic, fluid dynamic, and thermodynamic systems utilized in ground test facilities
Support marketing quotations with trade-offs, analyses, and recommendations for optimal and cost-effective solutions
Perform aerodynamic field surveys of existing facilities and prepare and perform commissioning and validation activities for new or upgraded facilities and components
Assist in selecting and specifying process equipment for various customer facilities
Develop and present technical information in customer meetings and design reviews
Willing to travel for design reviews, conferences, site surveys, and commissioning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in aerodynamics, aeronautics, aeroacoustic, heat transfer or related discipline
7+ years of related experience, with a focus on aerospace, hypersonic systems, or test facility design
Solid background in the principles of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of wind tunnel low to supersonic airflows, heat exchanger, combustion, CFD, hot wire anemometry, optical measurement methods (such as shadow-graph, Schlieren, PSP, PIV, LDV) or other related technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Must be a self-starter, able to work on multiple projects, and prioritize workload
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and positive attitude
Able to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
Due to U.S. State Department restrictions on access to technology, candidates must be 'U.S. Persons' as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Company
North Wind
North Wind is a defense technology and research development that supplies hypersonic aerospace materials and RDT&E systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2026-01-05
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