Associate​/Senior Associate - Aeromechanics

Responsibilities

• Support a multitude of large and small organizations in developing advanced aircraft.
• Able to act as an integral member of the design team and effective "Head of Aerodynamics" for these companies.
• Provide expertise in conceptual and preliminary aerodynamic design and optimization.
• Lead and/or support methods development for aerodynamic and aeromechanical analysis of air vehicles in complex flow environments, and products for improving flight performance.
• Provide consultative support on Performance Prediction and Design Analysis.
• Take a major role in expanding customer relationships, bidding for and winning new support and research projects, and mentoring junior employees.

• PhD in relevant field - Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or related field – and 5+ years’ experience post-PhD
• Masters and relevant experience could also be considered for exceptional candidates.
• SME in Aerodynamics and Aerosciences, for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Experience with classical and computational aerodynamics, aero-elasticity and flight vehicle analysis.
• External aerodynamics experience necessary.

• Small business mind-set & understanding of an entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience bidding, proposing and winning research projects.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package outlined below:

• Paid vacation and sick time,
• Company-paid health insurance for the employee and their immediate family,
• Life, travel and long term disability insurance
• 401K and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• Generous Bonus program based on profit sharing