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 for aerodynamic analysis of rotorcraft in Ridley Park, PA. The Aerodynamics Group handles analysis and flight testing of rotorcraft performance, prediction and measurement of aerodynamic loads, interior and exterior noise, and subscale wind tunnel testing of rotorcraft and rotor systems.

This role involves conducting performance analysis of production rotorcraft and supporting conceptual sizing of new rotorcraft. Engineers predict airloads using tools like vortex lattice and computational fluid dynamics software. They also support wind tunnel or flight test data acquisition and reduction, with travel anticipated.

Team members contribute to aerodynamic design of airfoils, rotor blades, propellers, and fuselage outer mold lines. Responsibilities include trade studies, formal optimization of rotor and propeller blades, CFD model development with grid generation, and aeromechanical models for rotor loads prediction.

Support production program IPTs in optimizing aerodynamic design of external components like antennae and survivability equipment, assessing impacts on aircraft performance. The position offers involvement in innovative rotorcraft configurations and advanced analysis techniques within a specialized rotorcraft-focused group.

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
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance
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

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
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