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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Lead, Aerodynamics Engineer

Greenville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a trusted disruptor in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Lead, Aerodynamics Engineer will analyze aircraft modifications, manage tasks across multiple programs, and develop bids and proposals while utilizing computational fluid dynamics and classical analysis methods.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Eric Nelson

Responsibilities

Calculate flight performance estimates, including range/endurance, drag estimates, take-off and landing performance, etc

Develop aircraft external air loads through classical analysis

Perform computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis for external flow on aircraft

Identify conditions critical for structural design

Develop operational load spectrum for fatigue analysis

Determine airframe internal loading in terms of shear, moment, and torsion (VMT)

Calculate compartment loads for rapid decompression

Estimate effect of external mods on stability and control

Plan and evaluate flight testing for handling qualities

Perform icing analysis

Predict the trajectory for the safe separation of stores

Analyze unsteady external flow on aircraft

Develop flight test procedures and post-process results

Write analytical reports, test plans, and test reports

Qualification

Aerospace engineeringComputational fluid dynamics (CFD)FAA regulations knowledgeHigh-performance computingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAerodynamic loads verificationMilitary airworthiness knowledge