Aero Performance Engineer: Next-Gen UAS Flight Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 105,890 - 189,545; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Pension plan

Employee referral program

Medical and dental insurance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in Poway, CA is looking for an Aero Performance Engineer to design and develop next-generation unmanned aircraft platforms. Key responsibilities include supporting aircraft design phases, conducting wind tunnel tests, and performing sensitivity analyses. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree, with advanced MATLAB programming as a critical requirement. Offering a salary range of $105,890 - $189,545 along with attractive benefits including a pension plan, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• 9+ years with a bachelor's, 7+ years with a master's, or 4+ years with a PhD in a relevant field.
• Completion of coursework in aerodynamics and performance analysis required.
• Ability to maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of aircraft design, including wind tunnel and flight test planning.
• Conduct trade studies and perform sensitivity analyses to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Advanced MATLAB programming

Aerodynamic modeling

Communication skills

Ability to operate autonomously

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

AVL

XFOIL

Python

Java

C/C++

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in Poway, CA is looking for an Aero Performance Engineer to design and develop next-generation unmanned aircraft platforms. Key responsibilities include supporting aircraft design phases, conducting wind tunnel tests, and performing sensitivity analyses. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree, with advanced MATLAB programming as a critical requirement. Offering a salary range of $105,890 - $189,545 along with attractive benefits including a pension plan, 401(k), and more.