Aerodynamics Engineer (Associate)

2w2 weeks ago

Boeing

Oklahoma City, US · Full-time · $85,000 – $115,000

About this role

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security organization seeks entry-level aircraft focused Aerodynamics Engineers for the Flight Systems Capability Aerodynamics Team. Opportunities include providing engineering and technical decisions for Boeing Military Aircraft (B-1B, B-2, B-52), Military Derivative Aircraft (E-7 AEW&C, E-3 AWACS), Tankers (KC-135, KC-767), and diverse projects. This position is located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Assignments offer learning aircraft aerodynamics analytical methods, tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel testing. Generate aircraft flight performance data charts and assess stability & control characteristics for various platforms. Assist with certification and qualification processes of aerodynamic characteristics of flight vehicles.

Work under close supervision with on-the-job training provided initially. Position is 100% onsite at the Oklahoma City location. Requires US Citizenship for ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Supports development of new and improving existing technologies, tools, and processes to enhance technology readiness. Improves vehicle performance, reduces cycle time and cost. Assists with test requirements for wind tunnel, ground, flight, and product support testing of aerodynamics characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, physics, or mathematics
General understanding of aircraft flight characteristics
General understanding of aerodynamic analysis methods such as wind tunnel testing or computational fluid dynamics
US Citizenship required for US Security Clearance
Bachelor's or Master’s in engineering, with Aerodynamics or Aerospace emphasis
Familiarity with aerodynamic analysis principles, processes, methods, and aerodynamic testing of flight vehicles
Familiarity with aircraft performance and stability & control
Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis

Responsibilities

Assist with design and analysis of aerodynamic/aerothermodynamic flight vehicles to ensure requirements are met
Support development of new and improving existing technologies, tools and processes to enhance technology readiness, improve vehicle performance and reduce cycle time and cost
Assist with development of test requirements such as wind tunnel, ground, flight, accident and incident, and product support testing of aerodynamics characteristics
Generate aircraft flight performance data charts
Assess stability & control characteristics for various platforms
Assist with certification and qualification processes of aerodynamic characteristics
Assist in training
Work under general supervision