Senior Engineer, Mechanical Test
Design, build, and operate mechanical test systems for next-generation aircraft. Lead CAD/FEA work, hydraulic system integration, sensor instrumentation, and Python-based test automation.
Senior Engineer, Aerospace (R5002)
Senior aerospace engineer on the Flight Sciences team leading wind tunnel testing, 6DOF aerodynamic model development, and air data system integration for unmanned aircraft.
110k – 170kDallas, TXHardware EngineeringOnsite3+ YOE
About the role
Responsibilities
- Drive Wind Tunnel Testing: Play a key role in supporting an aggressive wind tunnel test campaign by defining requirements, overseeing model fabrication, and developing run plans that yield actionable aerodynamic insights.
- Develop High-Fidelity Models: Synthesize wind tunnel and numerical data into comprehensive aerodynamic models (including propulsion, hinge moment, and flexibility effects) used across the enterprise for mission-critical simulation and analysis.
- Enable Safe Separation: Develop the specialized tools and methodologies required for internal and external stores separation analysis.
- Integrate Air Data Systems: Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to define sensor locations, system architecture and calibration algorithms that meet accuracy and redundancy requirements.
- Create System Level Solutions: Solve multifaceted design challenges by collaborating with structures, avionics, and propulsion teams to create highly optimized, balanced solutions.
Requirements
- B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical field)
- 3+ years of experience in Stability & Control, with a mastery of aerodynamics, 6DOF model development, and flying qualities analysis
- Proven experience in wind tunnel testing and translating experimental data into simulation environments
Nice-to-Haves
- Proficiency in developing custom software or scripting (e.g., MATLAB, Python) to automate workflows and maximize team throughput
- Experience with optimization of aircraft planforms and control suite which provide adequate stability and maneuverability, particularly for tailless aircraft or non-traditional configurations
- Expertise in the unique stability and control challenges associated with high-performance aero-propulsion integration
- A proven ability to take on complex, ill-defined assignments and deliver creative, "best-value" engineering solutions
Skills
MATLABPythonAerodynamicsStability & Control6Dof Model DevelopmentWind Tunnel TestingFlying Qualities AnalysisPropulsion IntegrationAircraft Planform Optimization
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