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We are seeking an experienced R&D S&E, Aerospace Engineering to lead the rapid vehicle concept development process for hypersonic and ballistic missiles. You would focus on leading analysis and development efforts with the RACE workflow. This tool includes analysis with OML trades, aero-thermal analyses, packaging, weight and balance, control surface sizing, trajectories, mission performance assessments, and trade space analyses. You would work with SMEs across a variety of aerospace disciplines to accomplish the work and ensure that the concepts produced are feasible and meet requirements. You would also be in charge of leading the connection of these capabilities to the larger concept develop process which starts at need identification and ends at identified R&D gaps or preliminary designs.
Job Responsibility
Perform concept development and trade space exploration for hypersonic and ballistic missile vehicles for hypersonic and ND applications
Execute the RACE workflow for vehicle concept development
Leverage aero-thermal models and codes within the RACE workflow
Run basic CFD, trajectory, and other codes for concept exploration
Work with SMEs in aerodynamics, thermal, mechanical, systems engineering, etc. to validate code, validate the results, and find solutions to roadblocks in the designs
Maintain the code base or work with code maintainers for RACE
Work to improve the general vehicle concept trade space and the speed / fidelity at which we can deliver results
Work with others in the center to improve the vehicle concept process, including working with experts in WSTAT, MBSE, AFSIM, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance (or DOD equivalent) and an SCI clearance
Nice to have
Graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement
Experience in applied aerodynamics, flight mechanics, or trajectory simulation with application to the design, modeling, simulation, optimization, and analysis of aerospace flight systems
Experience with the capabilities, use, and application of MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, or other modern programming languages and repositories in technical analysis/computing and software development
Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced/schedule driven environment
5+ years of work experience in aero and/or thermal modeling codes
Ability to perform trade-space exploration for concept phase studies
Experience working leading multi-disciplinary teams with SMEs to develop requirements and concepts
Ability to develop code in Python and Matlab
Experience with version control, verification and validation
Experience with optimization
Ability to communicate technical results to high-level decision makers
Experience engaging with potential sponsors and writing proposals
Ability to hold a Q and SCI clearances
Experience with HPCs
Current clearance holder
What we offer
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting
Generous vacation
strong medical and other benefits
competitive 401k
learning opportunities
relocation assistance
amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance