Aeronautical Engineer

Perikin Enterprises; Tullahoma (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health Spending Account

Job summary

PERIKIN Enterprises seeks an Aeronautical Engineer to lead test and evaluation technology development for AEDC and hypersonic facilities nationwide. The role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, collaboration with IPTs, and overseeing test planning, analysis, and reporting.

The position offers a hybrid telework schedule, requires a Bachelor's in Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering (Master's preferred), familiarity with hypersonic tests, and up to 15% travel; a current Secret clearance or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering preferred.
• 0–2 years’ direct experience in aerodynamic test programs and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support development of ground and flight test technologies and techniques.
• Oversee planning, execution, analysis and reporting of wind tunnel and test data.
• Perform engineering analysis for design validation and issue resolution.

Skills

Aeronautical engineering

Hypersonics

CFD tools

MATLAB

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering

Master's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB

CFD software

Job description

PERIKIN Enterprises is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer to join our innovative team in Tullahoma, TN. As an Aeronautical Engineer, the position has the primary responsibility for the technical success of Test and Evaluation (T&E) technology development and test projects at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, TN, and various hypersonic facilities across the country. Emphasis is placed on the employee's engineering background and their desire to further advance their engineering knowledge and skills. In addition, the Aeronautical Engineer will collaborate with the management team on contracting, scheduling, and financial management aspects of project management.

This position offers a hybrid telework schedule.

JOB DUTIES

• Support development of new ground test, flight test, instrumentation and analysis technologies and test techniques;
• Oversee planning, execution, analysis and reporting of aerodynamic wind tunnel ground test and evaluation;
• Perform independent engineering analysis in support of design validation, and in the process of technical issue resolution;
• Provide technical subject matter expertise supporting integrated product teams (IPTs) during the development of high energy test facility systems;
• Support test activities in long duration, short duration and shock tunnel aerodynamic test facilities;
• Supporting field installation and/or operational test activities as required;
• Coordinating requirements, plans and analysis objectives with internal and external test customers;
• Leading the preparation of detailed test plans;
• Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on ground test facility and/or flight test performance and delivery of final, validated data to customers;
• Lead the identification and resolution of design and operational deficiencies;
• Work with other support staff to manage cost and schedule and prepare monthly status reports of technical, financial and schedule performance;
• Track execution and notifying leadership of technical issues;
• Support Government, industry, and academia working groups on emerging aerodynamic ground test and evaluation of specialized technical areas of interest.

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering, or appropriate related discipline.
• Master's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering, or appropriate related discipline is highly desired.

• 0-2 years of direct experience in engineering, planning, conducting and analyzing test programs in aerodynamic ground test facilities;
• Demonstrated engineering experience in aerodynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, compressible flow, and design;
• Knowledge of hypersonic ground test facilities, to include aspects such as test techniques, analysis and uncertainty assessments, aero-optic measurement systems, pressure and heat flux instrumentation, force and moment measurement, and propulsion integration testing;
• Experience with high speed or hypersonic systems and related performance and operability analysis of aerodynamic performance, structures, and windows/radomes are highly desired;
• An unwavering attention to detail, exemplary work ethic, and grace under pressure;
• The ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, customers and executing organizations;
• The mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Expertise with AutoCAD, MATLAB and computational fluid dynamics analysis tools are highly desired;
• Excellence in oral communication, technical writing and presentation preparation ;
• A current Secret security clearance or eligibility for Secret clearance
• The willingness for up to 15% travel;

BENEFITS

PERIKIN offers a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERIKIN is an established international professional services, advanced engineering, and environmental services firm dedicated to providing responsive services to various customers across the country and helping our nation achieve its national defense objectives. Since our founding in 2010, we have succeeded by recruiting professionals committed to helping the United States achieve its national security objectives through infrastructure works, program management, environmental consulting services, and the application of advanced engineering solutions. We operate primarily in federal contracting and select commercial markets, working with the Department of Defense, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Energy, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, among many others.

PERIKIN is headquartered in Tullahoma, TN, with offices in New Mexico, Texas, Washington DC, and Ohio. At PERIKIN, we believe teamwork is the key to success, which is why we are committed to supporting each other in work and life. We work vigorously to provide our team members with the necessary resources, compensation, training, education, development, and benefits to succeed.

Drug Free Workplace:

Perikin maintains a drug-free workplace and, in compliance with the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, requires a pre-employment drug screening and background check. This background check includes verification of personal references, credit history, law enforcement records, and employment/education history. Successful completion of these screenings is mandatory for job consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion,sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. PERIKIN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Pay Transparency Statement:

PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information on your rights under federal law, please visit the OFCCP website https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/faqs/pay-transparency.