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Canvas · 22 hours ago

Hypersonic Aerothermal Test Engineer

Arnold, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. The Hypersonic Aerothermal Test Engineer will perform aerothermal test engineering functions, assist in test planning, and lead technical reviews while analyzing test data to support hypersonic weapon systems evaluation.

3D TechnologyCADInformation TechnologyInterior Design

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Working with minimal supervision, performing primarily aerothermal test engineering functions, but support may be in a variety of technical areas including:

Aerothermal testing and analysis

Thermal Protection System ablation

Fluid-thermal-structural interaction (FTSI)

Computational heat transfer

Optical diagnostic techniques

Statistical methods and statistically defensible analysis techniques

Assisting in coordination and generation of requirements and analysis objectives, measures of performance, and success criteria which support the evaluation of hypersonic weapon systems

Advising/assisting the government and customer during the test planning process, including assessing test conditions and addressing test cell/test article interactions

Leading Technical, Safety, and Readiness Review Boards

Directing the execution of hypersonic ground tests

Performing in-depth analysis of the resulting test data in order to meet analysis objectives

Preparing quick-look reports and detailed technical reports as appropriate to record test planning, data processing and analysis, and conclusions/recommendations

Reviewing state-of-the-art test and analysis techniques in literature and applying them to specific project requirements and supporting analysis-technique development efforts to advance the state-of-the-art analysis capabilities at AEDC

Learning and effectively using a variety of government and in-house simulation codes and analysis tools

Working in fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines

Qualification

Aerothermal testingThermal Protection System ablationComputational heat transferScientific PythonMatlabSafety adherenceEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree

The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with senior staff and peers

Communications must be clear, concise, and at the appropriate level

Must be timely, efficient, and produce work of acceptable quality

Completed work must meet project/program objectives

Must exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers

Must utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission

Focused adherence to safety and security requirements in an office-based environment is required

Must be able to obtain or have an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. (Seeking undergrads or junior engineers looking to acquire graduate level degrees.)

An advanced degree and background or coursework related to the technical areas described above is a plus

Proficiency with Scientific Python (primary code) and Matlab (secondary)