Aerothermodynamics Analyst

Toyon Research Corporation; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium

Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution

Dental and Vision Coverage

Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace research firm is seeking an Aerothermodynamics Analyst for an on-site position in Goleta, CA. The role involves designing mechanical prototypes for aerospace vehicles and requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, along with experience in heat transfer and mechanical design. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Benefits include employer-paid medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in heat transfer and mechanical design.
• Experience with supersonic/hypersonic environments.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical prototypes of reentry bodies.
• Evaluate aerospace vehicle performance.
• Apply materials to high temperature environments.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Thermal Protection Materials

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Aerothermodynamics Analyst role at Toyon Research Corporation.

This is an on-site position located in Goleta, CA.

Pay

Toyon provided pay range: $115,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr. The posted pay range values provide guidance on annual base compensation for a full-time position, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, and may vary by candidate education, experience, and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Toyon is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to join a team designing mechanical prototypes of reentry bodies and related configurations. This position requires a strong background in the application of materials to the design of articles subjected to high temperature environments. This individual will play a key role in the development of the design of aerospace vehicles and evaluation of their performance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred) with emphasis on heat transfer, mechanical design, and structural analysis and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with predicting aerothermal heating in supersonic/hypersonic environments, including the response of thermal protection materials to aerothermal environments.
• Experience using a variety of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and phenomenologically based boundary layer and inviscid flow codes.

Security and Eligibility

U.S. Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veteran status. Privacy Notice.

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