Senior Aerodynamics Engineer: Rocket Aerodynamics in Cambridge

Energy Jobline CVL; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking an experienced engineer to lead aerodynamic design in missile systems. The role focuses on developing systems against drone threats and requires over 5 years of experience in aerospace, CFD analysis, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment. Applicants with knowledge of Ansys are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years+ experience with missile, rocket/aerodynamic systems.
• Technical understanding of subsonic, transonic and supersonic regimes.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerodynamic design and development on critical anti-missile systems.
• Develop interceptor systems to combat drone threats.
• Support wind tunnels and develop integral design tools.

Skills

Missile systems

Aerodynamic systems

CFD analysis

Fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

Ansys

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing team at the forefront of rocket propulsion in the UK; lead aerodynamic design and development on critical anti-missile systems across the entire product lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Product Lead and other senior figures during a key phase of conceptual design, developing interceptor systems to combat the threat of drones.
• Evaluate concepts, design and support wind tunnels, and develop integral design tools.
• Rapidly evaluate concepts in propulsion, mechanical, and GNC (Guidance, Navigation and Control); operate in a fast-paced and demanding environment, understanding technicalities at a systems level.

Qualifications

• 5 years+ experience with missile, rocket/aerodynamic systems
• Degree: aerospace engineering or relatable
• Technical understanding of subsonic, transonic and supersonic regimes and CFD analysis
• Ability to work within a fast paced, start-up R&D environment
• Desirable: experience with Ansys, hypersonic flows and/or coding

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