Aero/Thermal Engineer

NORTH WIND SYSTEMS LLC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

North Wind Systems LLC in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Aero/Thermal Engineer to lead design and validation of fluid dynamic and thermodynamic systems for ground-test facilities. The role emphasizes high-speed aerodynamics and hypersonic program support.

The ideal candidate has a 7+ year aerospace background, strong analytical skills, and experience with CFD, wind tunnels, and optical measurement methods. Travel for reviews and commissioning is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerodynamics, aeronautics, aeroacoustic, heat transfer or related discipline.
• 7+ years of related aerospace experience, hypersonic systems or test facility design.
• Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide design solutions, analyses, and calculations for aerodynamic, fluid dynamic, and thermodynamic systems in ground test facilities.
• Support marketing quotations with trade-offs and recommendations.
• Perform aerodynamic field surveys and commissioning/validation for facilities and components.
• Assist in selecting process equipment for customer facilities.
• Develop and present technical information in meetings and design reviews.
• Willing to travel for reviews, conferences, site surveys, and commissioning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in aerodynamics or related

Tools

CFD

Wind tunnel

Shadow-graph

Schlieren

PSP (Planar Schlieren)

PIV

LDV

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Aero/Thermal Engineer

NWT - Engineering Management Full Time Minnesota FLM St Paul, MN, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Join North Wind - Accelerating National Advantage

At North Wind, we are advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components, supporting every phase of hypersonic programs - from R&D to flight testing, if you are passionate about pushing technological boundaries in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us.

Aero/Thermal Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aero/Thermal Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in fluid dynamics (both compressible and incompressible) and thermodynamics. They would be responsible for the design, development, and validation of fluid dynamic systems, components, and devices using a variety of tools and software. The Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and meet all necessary safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide design solutions, concepts, analysis, and calculations for aerodynamic, fluid dynamic, and thermodynamic systems utilized in ground test facilities
• Support marketing quotations with trade-offs, analyses, and recommendations for optimal and cost-effective solutions
• Perform aerodynamic field surveys of existing facilities and prepare and perform commissioning and validation activities for new or upgraded facilities and components.
• Assist in selecting and specifying process equipment for various customer facilities.
• Develop and present technical information in customer meetings and design reviews.
• Willing to travel for design reviews, conferences, site surveys, and commissioning.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerodynamics, aeronautics, aeroacoustic, heat transfer or related discipline

Experience:

• 7+ years of related experience, with a focus on aerospace, hypersonic systems, or test facility design.
• Solid background in the principles of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of wind tunnel low to supersonic airflows, heat exchanger, combustion, CFD, hot wire anemometry, optical measurement methods (such as shadow-graph, Schlieren, PSP, PIV, LDV) or other related technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work on multiple projects, and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• Able to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

North Wind is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. North Wind supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. North Wind is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.