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Textron Aviation

Aerodynamics Engineer

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Textron Aviation

Lutz, US · Full-time · $95,000 – $135,000

About this role

The Aerodynamics Engineer, a member of the Flight Dynamics Group, develops, integrates, tests, and documents aerodynamic and engine simulations for flight training simulators across fixed and rotary-wing commercial and military aircraft. This role demands background in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and feedback control. Thrive as a highly motivated, self-driven team player in a fast-paced, dynamic prototyping environment.

Develop aircraft flight test plans with on-site data collection support and post-process test data to prepare simulator verification roadmaps. Build aerodynamic and engine simulation math models plus software for real-time execution. Integrate these models, including aircraft OEM models, with simulator hardware, computers, software, and other systems.

Prepare simulator qualification test guides, acceptance test procedures, math model reports, and documentation. Participate in domestic and international acceptance events with customers, military organizations, and regulatory agencies. Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering groups during requirements, design, and test reviews.

Maintain currency with latest flight simulator regulations and technologies while providing technical content for proposals. Join Textron Aviation's legacy as a global leader in private aviation. Access opportunities to try new fields, expand skills, stretch abilities, and build your career with total rewards from day one.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • Background in aerodynamics
  • Background in thermodynamics
  • Background in feedback control
  • Highly motivated and self-driven
  • Team player able to succeed in fast-paced, dynamic prototyping environment
  • Familiarity with domestic and international flight simulator regulations and technologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop aircraft flight test plans and provide on-site data collection support
  • Post-process aircraft test data and prepare simulator verification data roadmaps
  • Develop aircraft aerodynamic and engine simulation math models and software to execute these models in real-time
  • Integrate simulation models, including aircraft OEM models, with simulator hardware, computers, software, and other simulated systems
  • Prepare simulator qualification test guides and acceptance test procedures
  • Participate in domestic and international simulator acceptance and qualification events with customers, military organizations, and commercial regulatory agencies
  • Prepare math model reports and associated simulator documentation
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering groups to ensure overall simulator performance and quality standards

Benefits

  • Competitive and extensive total rewards package
  • Innovative benefits to support you and your family members
  • Benefits beginning day one
  • Opportunities to try new fields, expand skills and knowledge, stretch abilities, and build career