Aerodynamics Engineer (Aerodynamic Analysis) - Associate/Mid-Level

3w3 weeks ago

Boeing

Ridley Park, US · Full-time · $98,600 – $162,150

About this role

The Boeing Company seeks an Aerodynamics Engineer (Aerodynamic Analysis) at associate or mid-level in Ridley Park, PA. The Aerodynamics Group conducts analysis and flight testing of rotorcraft performance, predicts and measures aerodynamic loads, assesses interior and exterior rotorcraft noise, and performs subscale wind tunnel testing of rotorcraft and rotor systems.

Team members also handle analysis and design of innovative rotorcraft configurations, airfoils, rotor blades, propeller blades, and fuselage outer mold lines. Daily work involves performance analysis of production rotorcraft and conceptual sizing support for new rotorcraft designs. Predicting airloads uses tools like vortex lattice and computational fluid dynamics software.

The Ridley Park group supports wind tunnel and flight test data acquisition and reduction, with travel anticipated. Responsibilities include aerodynamic design of airfoils, wings, rotor blades, propellers, and new rotorcraft outer mold lines. Trade studies and formal optimization of rotor and propeller blades are key activities.

Opportunities exist in developing CFD models with grid generation, aeromechanical models, and software for rotor loads prediction. Support production program IPTs in optimizing external components like antennae and survivability equipment for aircraft performance impact. This role advances rotorcraft aerodynamics expertise.

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
1+ years’ of experience with Aircraft performance engineering
1+ years’ experience in developing test designs from system level specification requirements, test planning, execution and reporting test results
Experience with Rotorcraft performance
Rotor Aeromechanics experience
Knowledge of Aerodynamics, Aircraft Stability & Control, Propulsion, Acoustics, Rotor Dynamics, Wind tunnel and Flight testing
Proficiency with multiple software programming languages, including Fortran, Unix/Linux shell scripting, Matlab, Visual Basic, and Python
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required; interim/final U.S. Secret clearance post-start required)

Responsibilities

Conduct performance analysis of production rotorcraft and support conceptual sizing of new rotorcraft
Predict airloads using analytical tools including vortex lattice and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software
Support acquisition and reduction of wind tunnel or flight test data (travel anticipated)
Support aerodynamic design of airfoils, wings, rotor blades, propellers and outer mold lines of new rotorcraft
Conduct trade studies and formal optimization of rotor and propeller blades
Develop CFD models including grid generation
Develop aeromechanical models and software for rotor loads prediction
Support production program IPTs in optimizing aerodynamic design of external aircraft components and their impact on aircraft performance