Senior Missile Aerodynamics Engineer

2w2 weeks ago

nou Systems, Inc.

Huntsville, US · Full-time · $150,000 – $250,000

About this role

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is a 100% ESOP company valuing teamwork and collaboration. We empower customers with powerful, data-driven insights transforming defense systems and improving capabilities. We're building systems solving nation's most challenging defense problems in an enjoyable, stimulating environment.

Join our elite R&D team as Senior Aerodynamics Engineer developing transformative low-cost interceptors for DoD applications. Architect, prototype, and implement aerodynamic designs for highly maneuverable, small diameter surface-to-air interceptors. Shape airframe geometries, inform control surface and propulsion integration, and define flight envelopes from launch to endgame.

Lead aerodynamics around our patented interferometric RF seeker technology for low-complexity, high-performance interceptors. Interface directly with guidance, manufacturing, and structures experts to exploit seeker capabilities fully. Develop adaptive configurations maintaining stability across dispersed environments, atmospheric conditions, and threat scenarios.

Work in a small, agile team taking concepts from whiteboard sketches to CFD to flight tests in months. Pioneer revolutionary missile defense systems and novel platforms from space to seabed. Disrupt the status quo with principled AI and rapid innovation from napkin to the field.

Requirements

Master's degree minimum in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or similar technical field
Seven years of full-time professional experience in aerodynamics and flight vehicle design roles
Ability to possess or obtain an active Secret Security Clearance
Expertise in modern aerodynamic and aero control design methodologies
Proficiency in wave drag minimization and control surface optimization from baseline designs or from scratch
Strong knowledge of shocks, stability, moments, meshing, and boundary layers
Grounding in first principles and practical deployment challenges for flight vehicles

Responsibilities

Architect, rapidly prototype, and implement aerodynamic design for highly maneuverable small diameter (120 mm and lower) surface-to-air interceptors
Shape optimal airframe geometries and inform control surface and propulsion integration
Define flight envelope from launch to endgame
Develop integrated aerodynamic solutions spanning conceptual shaping through detailed CFD analysis to flight validation
Interface directly with guidance, manufacturing, and structures experts
Design adaptive aerodynamic configurations maintaining stability and control throughout the flight envelope
Create robust solutions performing across dispersed environments, atmospheric conditions, threat sets, and engagement scenarios