Aerospace Engineer; Store Separation Security Clearance

Position: Aerospace Engineer (Store Separation) with Security Clearance
This position will focus on the evaluation of aircraft compatibility pertaining to internal and external stores necessary to conduct a wide range of USAF operational and test missions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the aircraft/store certification process.

• Perform sophisticated store separation aerodynamic analytical efforts.

• Design/direct ground tests, wind tunnel tests, and flight tests.

• Apply modeling and simulation tools to address complex, challenging, and unprecedented aerodynamic configurations.

• Devise engineering software scripts and programs for specific program engineering purposes: software development could be included in the task portfolio.

• Professionally document certification artifacts, engineering documentation (e.g. test plans, analysis results), and formal presentations.

• Works well as a member of a discipline team in a dynamic multi-tasking environment.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (with Aerospace specialty) plus 7 years of experience or a Master's degree plus 5 years of experience.

• 2 years of relevant experience in aircraft/store compatibility, particularly with store separation.

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance within 6-9 months.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics and fluid mechanics.

• Experience in modern control theory applications.

• Experience operating in LINUX/UNIX environments.

• Experience using Python, Mat Lab, or similar engineering software.

• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team.

• Ability to travel using commercial airlines is required to support professional obligations.

• General engineering experience, including familiarity with modeling & simulation, is desired to meet the basic position requirements.

• Knowledge of aircraft, air-launched weapons, and aircraft suspension equipment.