Senior Aerodynamics Engineer - Stability & Control

2w2 weeks ago

Boeing

Berkeley, US · Full-time · $154,700 – $209,300

About this role

Boeing is looking for a Senior Aerodynamic Stability & Control Engineer to support BDS Phantom Works projects in Berkeley, MO. The position encompasses leadership and execution in aerodynamic design, conceptual aircraft design optimization, stability and control analysis, aerodynamic database development, and wind tunnel testing.

Daily responsibilities include stability & control analysis and control surface sizing for tactical aircraft configurations. Perform aerodynamic design of flight vehicles, wind tunnel test planning, execution, data analysis, and post-test documentation. Develop and integrate aerodynamic databases into 6-DOF simulation tools.

Lead trade studies, design space explorations, and vehicle optimization studies in a collaborative team environment. Train and mentor others on the MDAO process and best practices. Apply domain knowledge of fixed-wing tactical aircraft programs.

Contribute to advanced aerospace projects with opportunities for multidisciplinary design, analysis, and optimization. Gain exposure to uncertainty quantification and aircraft performance analysis. Boeing supports a Drug Free Workplace with comprehensive policies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience in Aerodynamics Stability & Control
Experience in performing trade studies and vehicle design optimization
Experience conducting wind tunnel testing
Experience with aerodynamic database development

Responsibilities

Conduct stability & control analysis and control surface sizing for tactical aircraft configurations
Perform aerodynamic design of flight vehicles
Plan, execute, analyze data from, and document wind tunnel tests
Develop aerodynamic databases from wind tunnel, CFD, and flight test data
Integrate aerodynamic databases into 6-DOF simulation tools
Lead trade studies, design space explorations, and vehicle optimization studies
Train and mentor others on the MDAO process and best practices

Benefits

Drug Free Workplace with testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol
Total Rewards package including base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs