AEROSPACE ENGINEER

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD); Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 102,415 - 158,322; Full time

Job summary

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is offering an opportunity for an engineering position focused on supporting activities related to aerodynamics and flight dynamics of rotorcraft. You will be responsible for various duties including analyzing flight dynamics, reviewing wind tunnel programs, and ensuring safety standards for flight clearance.

Candidates should have a solid understanding of air vehicle engineering fields such as flight control, performance, and aerodynamics. This position is located in Patuxent Highland, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities related to aerodynamics and flight dynamics.
• Develop plans to collect information related to flying qualities.
• Review plans and results of wind tunnel and flight test programs.
• Propose and evaluate flight dynamics studies and monitor program progress.
• Ensure rotorcraft safety of flight matters for flight dynamics.

Job description

Position Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the STRL Mission Support Direct Hire Authority. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will support engineering activities related to aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and simulation of rotorcraft, including: the analysis and assessment of stability and control, and flying qualities.
• You will develop plans to collect information and data related to flying qualities and flight dynamics for offline simulations, real-time piloted simulations and flight test activities.
• You will review plans and results of wind tunnel, simulation and flight test development and demonstration programs, as well as the engineering data submittal requirements to support acquisition milestones.
• You will propose and evaluate flight dynamics studies and assessments, monitor program progress and evaluate risk associated with schedule delays, specification compliance issues, and performance or technical anomalies.
• You will demonstrate knowledge and good understanding of related air vehicle engineering fields such as flight controls, performance and aerodynamics, modeling and simulation, and flight testing.
• You will be responsible for rotorcraft safety of flight matters for flight dynamics and related aerodynamics, including stability and control, where applicable.
• You will ensure minimum safety standards are satisfied prior to providing flight clearance authorization for your responsible aircraft platforms.

Salary

Minimum Salary: 102,415

Maximum Salary: 158,322