Senior Aerodynamicist

Job Summary

AMA is seeking a Senior Aerodynamicist with program management experience to support an aircraft flight dynamics model for the DoD. The role includes flight dynamics modeling and simulation, aerodynamics modeling for fixed-wing aircraft, aerodynamic table development, reduced-order analytical modeling, and aerodynamic coefficient analysis. It also involves computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in support of aerodynamic characterization and flight dynamics model development, and integration of aeroelastic effects into flight dynamics models.

• Develop and maintain a flight dynamics model for DoD aircraft.
• Perform CFD analyses for aerodynamic characterization.
• Develop aerodynamic tables and reduced-order models.
• Integrate aeroelastic effects into flight dynamics models.
• Possibly manage a team, oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance of model development.

• Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of applicable work-related experience.
• Familiarity with various CFD codes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with distributed teams.
• Ability to interface successfully with customers.

• Experience managing teams of various sizes.
• Experience managing cost and schedule for projects of various sizes.
• Knowledge of DoD processes and terminology.
• Experience with B-52 modeling.
• Knowledge of requirements for DoD Level C and Level D software.

US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. This is a contingent role, based on AMA receiving the work.

Salary range: $150k-$280k DOE.

Benefits include paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short- and long-term disability plans, and medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.