Lead Aerospace Engineer – Aerodynamics & Flight Dynamics

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD); Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Maryland seeks a senior engineer leader to plan and direct aerodynamics and flight dynamics initiatives for manned and unmanned systems, ensuring rigorous engineering execution.

The role emphasizes staff management, performance objectives, and certification oversight for store separation and jettison, combining technical excellence with programmatic leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires expertise in aerospace engineering, specifically in stability, control, and aircraft simulation.
• Must possess supervisory experience to manage staffing, performance ratings, and division-level execution.
• Experience planning and directing engineering activities for aerodynamics and flight dynamics in manned and unmanned air vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct engineering activities regarding aerodynamics and flight dynamics for manned and unmanned air vehicles.
• Manage division personnel, establish performance objectives, and oversee certification processes such as store separation and jettison.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Flight Dynamics

Stability And Control

Flying Qualities

Aircraft Modeling

Airwake Interaction

Simulation Development

Store Separation Analysis

Jettison Certification

Engineering Management

Personnel Management

Performance Evaluation

Staffing

Project Planning

Resource Allocation

Job description

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Maryland seeks a senior engineer leader to plan and direct aerodynamics and flight dynamics initiatives for manned and unmanned systems, ensuring rigorous engineering execution.

The role emphasizes staff management, performance objectives, and certification oversight for store separation and jettison, combining technical excellence with programmatic leadership.