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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 month ago

Sr Aerospace Engineer

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a global leader in aerospace and national security, known for its innovative solutions in the aerospace and defense sectors. The Sr Aerospace Engineer will be responsible for researching, designing, developing, and testing advanced aerospace systems, focusing on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and aerodynamic problem-solving.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will drive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) procedures and standards and troubleshoot complex aerodynamic problems within the NC3 business area.

You will plan, schedule, execute, and report aerodynamic database campaigns for transport-category aircraft to support other engineering disciplines.

You will review and compile results from the aerodynamic analysis team and present findings and results to internal teams, leadership, and customers.

You will generate wind tunnel data corrections

You will identify skill gaps within the CFD team, organize training sessions, and encourage continuous learning and professional growth among engineers

Qualification

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)Aerospace EngineeringFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Engineering principlesMulti-disciplinary designAerodynamic performanceSiemens STAR-CCM+Team coordinationWind tunnel testingAircraft stabilitySoft skills

Required

Bachelor's of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices

Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Experience using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to analyze external aerodynamics of aerospace vehicles

Experience coordinating with design teams to improve aerodynamic performance of aerospace vehicles

Experience generating CFD procedures or standards

Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred

Experience with Siemens STAR-CCM+ strongly preferred

Experience with internal flow analysis (such as Environmental Control Systems and/or aerodynamic inlet ducts)

Knowledge of the 14 CFR Part 25 Type Certificate (TC) or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) program process

Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraft performance and stability and control

Familiarity with wind tunnel and aircraft flight test

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Understanding of system-level static and dynamic modeling and simulation

Exposure to aircraft stability principles and control system design and analysis

Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics