Applied Aerodynamics Engineer

3w3 weeks ago

Leidos

Huntsville, US · Full-time · $69,550 – $125,725

About this role

Leidos Small Airborne Effectors Division designs, develops, tests, and produces small to medium airborne missiles, unmanned vehicles, and payload effectors for defense customers. The team seeks an Applied Aerodynamics Engineer for a fast-paced, critical program at the Huntsville, AL campus. Have a passion for kinetic effects and missile systems?

Apply analytical and semi-empirical aerodynamic prediction tools to the design and analysis of flight vehicles. Support aerodynamic design trade studies, performance assessments, testing, and development of high-fidelity aerodynamic characterizations. Thrive in an environment solving the world’s toughest security challenges.

Leidos Defense Systems Sector delivers solutions for land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace worldwide. Join a diverse and talented team dedicated to customers’ success, empowering teams and contributing to communities. Operate with a commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values.

Make an impact on can’t-fail missions with enterprise IT, intelligence systems, command and control, and more. Collaborate constructively within a multi-disciplinary team. Be willing to try and learn new skills while refining existing ones.

Requirements

BS degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with minimum GPA of 3.25
2-4 years of industry experience in a related field
Demonstrated capabilities in programming languages Python or Matlab
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate constructively within a multi-disciplinary team
Willing to try and learn new skills, and refine existing skills
US citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate for on-site work in Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities

Apply analytical and semi-empirical aerodynamic prediction tools to the design and analysis of flight vehicles
Support aerodynamic design trade studies
Conduct performance assessments of flight vehicles
Support testing of aerodynamic characteristics
Develop high-fidelity aerodynamic characterizations of flight vehicles
Analyze flight vehicle aerodynamics using Python or Matlab
Perform aerodynamic modeling for airborne missiles and unmanned vehicles

Benefits

Work on innovative solutions through diverse and talented teams dedicated to customers’ success
Contribute to communities while operating sustainable
Solve world’s toughest security challenges for customers with can’t-fail missions