Applied Aerodynamics Engineer — Flight Vehicle Design

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos invites applications for an Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to join the Kinetic Effects Business Area at the Huntsville, AL campus. You will apply analytical and semi-empirical aerodynamic tools to design and analyze flight vehicles, supporting wind tunnel tests and CFD analyses.

Qualifications include a BS in AE or MS in AE, with GPA 3.25+, 2+ years of experience (or MS), and proficiency in Python or Matlab.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering from ABET-accredited program with GPA ≥3.25, or MS in same field.
• 2+ years of experience; or MS degree.
• Proficiency in Python or Matlab.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Residence in North Alabama or willingness to relocate to Huntsville, on-site.

Responsibilities

• Apply aerodynamic prediction tools to the design and analysis of flight vehicles.
• Support aerodynamic design trade studies, performance assessments, testing, and high-fidelity characterizations of flight vehicles.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Education

ABET-accredited Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering

MS in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Aerodynamic prediction tools

CFD

Wind tunnel testing

Job description

Leidos invites applications for an Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to join the Kinetic Effects Business Area at the Huntsville, AL campus. You will apply analytical and semi-empirical aerodynamic tools to design and analyze flight vehicles, supporting wind tunnel tests and CFD analyses.

Qualifications include a BS in AE or MS in AE, with GPA 3.25+, 2+ years of experience (or MS), and proficiency in Python or Matlab.