University of Dayton Research Institute · 6 days ago
Research Aerospace Engineer
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expThe University of Dayton Research Institute is seeking qualified applicants for a Research Aerospace Engineer position. The role involves supporting ongoing research and development contracts at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, focusing on airframe propulsion and power systems integration, as well as applying engineering principles to design and develop software infrastructure for aerospace engineering research.
EducationService IndustryUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, document, maintain, and deploy software infrastructure and engineering analyses in the support of aerospace engineering research
Qualification
Required
A Bachelors or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from ABET accredited institution
Basic experience with Python/MATLAB/C++/ANSYS/SolidWorks or similar programming languages
Knowledge of aircraft design and performance analysis
Knowledge of propulsion systems
Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a US Citizen
Bachelors and no previous work experience
Bachelors and three years previous work experience, or
Masters and two years previous work experience
Preferred
A Masters or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline from ABET accredited institution
Proficient using Python/MATLAB, C++, Simulink, CSDL, ANSYS, SolidWorks, or similar programming languages
Proficient in aircraft design and performance analysis
Familiar with multidisciplinary analysis and optimization including sensitivity analysis
Familiar with finite element method as applied to structures
Experience with CFD tools
Experience with aeroelastic analysis
Experience with aeroservoelastic design optimization and gradient-based aircraft trajectory optimization framework
Experience with simulating flight dynamics
Experience with NASTRAN/ABAQUS or similar finite element modeling tools
Research experience
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement
Disability
Tuition assistance
Vacation/sick accrual
Holiday pay
Company
University of Dayton Research Institute
University of Dayton Research Institute is a scientific and engineering research institute serving government and nonprofit customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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