Associate/Senior Associate - Aeromechanics [33044]

Stealth Startup; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Company-paid health insurance

Life, travel and long-term disability insurance

401K participation

Generous Bonus program based on profit sharing

Job summary

Stealth Startup is seeking an experienced aerodynamics expert to lead design efforts for advanced aircraft. The role requires a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering or a related field along with substantial experience. Responsibilities include supporting organizations, providing aerodynamic design expertise, and mentoring junior staff.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, health insurance, life insurance, a 401K plan, and a generous profit-sharing bonus program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerodynamics post-PhD required.
• Experience with fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
• Expertise in computational aerodynamics and flight vehicle analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support organizations in developing advanced aircraft.
• Lead aerodynamic design and optimization efforts.
• Expand customer relationships and mentor junior employees.

Skills

Aerodynamics expertise

Aerosciences knowledge

Project management

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support a multitude of large and small organizations in developing advanced aircraft.
• Able to act as an integral member of the design team and effective "Head of Aerodynamics" for these companies.
• Provide expertise in conceptual and preliminary aerodynamic design and optimization.
• Lead and/or support methods development for aerodynamic and aeromechanical analysis of air vehicles in complex flow environments, and products for improving flight performance.
• Provide consultative support on Performance Prediction and Design Analysis.
• Take a major role in expanding customer relationships, bidding for and winning new support and research projects, and mentoring junior employees.

Experience & Education

• PhD in relevant field - Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or related field – and 5+ years’ experience post-PhD
• Masters and relevant experience could also be considered for exceptional candidates.
• SME in Aerodynamics and Aerosciences, for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Experience with classical and computational aerodynamics, aero-elasticity and flight vehicle analysis.
• External aerodynamics experience necessary.

Preferred

• Small business mind-set & understanding of an entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience bidding, proposing and winning research projects.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package outlined below:

• Paid vacation and sick time,
• Company-paid health insurance for the employee and their immediate family,
• Life, travel and long term disability insurance
• 401K and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• Generous Bonus program based on profit sharing