Air Vehicle Design Engineer

Seeking Engineer with 5+ years of development experience to contribute to and lead applied product development programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualified Candidates will be able to support the following:

• Lead aircraft configuration and integration from concept through detailed design

• Lead definition and analysis of vehicle requirements

• Perform aircraft conceptual design and sizing for derivative and clean sheet aircraft

• Lead configuration and integration of aerodynamic design, preliminary structural design layouts, systems sizing, and systems arrangements in a team environment

• Perform aircraft aerodynamics and performance analysis within a variety of modeling environments

• Support implementation of aircraft stability and control

• Implement open-source flight control and associated mission planning software

• Establish aircraft geometry

• Perform trade studies on systems and components of advanced concepts and aerospace platforms

• Lead and coordinate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team

• Present detailed data and design recommendations based on findings and prepare reports, presentations, drawings, and other engineering data

• Possess FAA 107 Drone Pilot License or ability to obtain desired

• Other duties may be assigned

To be successful in CRG Defense's corporate culture, Qualified Candidates must also be able:

• Perform in the dynamic environment of a growing small business
• Work in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment
• Participate in multiple technical programs at once (typically 3 or 4 programs simultaneously)
• Apply a get-it-done, and get-it-done-right mindset coupled with attention to detail
• Apply proactive and reactive problem-solving skills:
  Be a self-starter
• Quickly understand new technology areas and manage and adapt to rapidly changing needs
• Communicate technical results, plans, and issues with internal and external customers, including presenting and writing reports and proposals
• Support pursuit of new business opportunities through proposal writing, opportunity identification and participation in meetings
• Stay current in technology advancements and embrace growth opportunities

Requirements

• Exclusive US citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of STEM related engineering experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience or STEM PhD with 0 years of experience
• 5 years of experience supporting the design and modeling of advanced air vehicle concepts

Benefits

Eligible employees of CRG Defense have access to a wealth of health, wellness, and work-life balance benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• PTO: 5 weeks of annual paid time off

• Paid holidays (federal holiday schedule)

• Family-friendly schedule flexibility

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible savings account (FSA)

• Short- and long-term disability

• Group term life

• Voluntary term life

• 401(k) retirement account with employer match contribution

• Wellness incentive opportunities

• Casual, flexible, and hybrid 50/50 work environment (based on position responsibilities)

• Free coffee and soft drinks in the office

• Social events

• Free parking

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience

OUR COMPANY

CRG Defense, near Dayton, Ohio, is an Aerospace and Defense company that develops and delivers innovative, customer-focused technology solutions.

When you join our dynamic and rapidly-growing organization, you will collaborate closely within our multi-disciplinary team of Engineers and Scientists to rapidly develop and demonstrate innovation across a broad range of technology areas, including our core business areas:
Aerospace Systems
quiet electric propulsion; electric aircraft systems; design-build-fly prototypes
Power and Energy
battery technology; portable power systems; power conversion, management, and distribution; vehicle electrification
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
composite design and fabrication; high temperature material and process development
Human, Health and AI
Patient care; wearables;…