Associate/Senior Associate - Aeromechanics [33045]

Stealth Startup; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in New Jersey is looking for a Head of Aerodynamics to support the development of advanced aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, along with over 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading design teams, providing aerodynamic expertise, and enhancing customer relationships. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance for you and your family, a 401K plan, and a profit-sharing bonus program.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with significant experience in aerodynamics.
• 5+ years’ experience post-PhD or exceptional Master's candidates.
• Expertise in classical and computational aerodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support organizations in developing advanced aircraft.
• Lead aerodynamic design and analysis for complex environments.
• Expand customer relationships and mentor junior employees.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Aerosciences

Flight performance optimization

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Masters in relevant field

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.

Benefits

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