Associate Staff Aerospace Engineer - CFD & Aircraft Design

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 116,400 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking an engineer with expertise in aerodynamic design and computational fluid dynamics for a variety of aircraft applications. The role includes analyzing design and technology development while working on advanced prototype systems for national security missions.

Ideal candidates will hold an M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and have experience with tools like Linux and various CFD solvers. This position offers a competitive salary range and a collaborative work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field. Candidates with a B.S. degree and 3 years of direct relevant experience will also be considered.
• Coursework in computational fluid dynamics and high-speed flows.
• Experience with modern numerical simulation tools for fluid dynamic simulation.

Responsibilities

• Building and executing large-scale design analysis of aircraft.
• Presenting technical results to internal and external audiences.
• Supporting multiple programs related to aircraft technology development.

Skills

Aerodynamic design

Computational fluid dynamics

Programming

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

B.S. with 3 years of relevant experience

Tools

Linux

High Performance Computing

CFD solvers (US3D, SPARC, etc.)

Git

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA is seeking an engineer with expertise in aerodynamic design and computational fluid dynamics for a variety of aircraft applications. The role includes analyzing design and technology development while working on advanced prototype systems for national security missions.

Ideal candidates will hold an M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and have experience with tools like Linux and various CFD solvers. This position offers a competitive salary range and a collaborative work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth.