Senior/Lead Aerodynamics Engineer (Aero-Stability & Control Analyst)

2w2 weeks ago

Boeing

Berkeley, US · Full-time · $113,900 – $187,450

About this role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Senior/Lead Aerodynamics Engineer (Aero-Stability & Control Analyst). This role leads team activities into high angle of attack flight testing, including departure resistance and spin recovery for the EMD program. It also covers configuration maturation of T-7A aircraft variants for new customers’ needs.

Detailed activities include pre-flight predictions for flight testing, flight test monitoring, data reconstruction and analysis. Assess T-7A aero database fidelity compared to flight test results. Evaluate air data source-error correction accuracy.

Report to a BDS Flight Engineering Senior Manager with guidance from a senior Aero Stability and Control Technical Lead. Join the Flight Systems Engineering Capability handling Fighter Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft, and Missiles/Weapons Systems in the St. Louis region.

Flight engineers apply expertise in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Guidance, Navigation & Control, and Loads & Dynamics. Gain exposure to unique projects and collaborate with engineering disciplines and industry experts. Develop specialized skills across multiple product domains at the world's largest aerospace company.

Requirements

Expertise in Aerodynamics and Stability & Control analysis
Experience with high angle of attack flight testing including departure resistance and spin recovery
Proficiency in pre-flight predictions for flight testing
Skill in flight test data reconstruction and analysis
Knowledge of aero database fidelity assessment compared to flight test
Familiarity with air data source-error correction accuracy
Background in Guidance, Navigation & Control

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate employees performing engineering and technical activities in Aero Stability and Control
Execute Aero Stability and Control aspects of the T-7A EMD program during high angle of attack flight testing phase
Transition to T-7 Variants configuration maturation
Use program tools and best practices to predict flight characteristics
Analyze flight test data and assess aero database fidelity
Develop correlations for flight-based aero model updates
Participate in flight test readiness reviews, test plan and test matrix development, test card reviews
Conduct flight test monitoring for safe envelope expansion

Benefits

Exposure to a variety of unique and challenging projects
Close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and industry experts
Supported development and maintenance of specialized skills across multiple product domains
Work on exciting programs in Fighter Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft, and Missiles/Weapons Systems