Lead, Aerospace Engineering - Aerodynamics & Aircraft Performance

L3Harris Technologies; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris MMG Division seeks a Senior Aerodynamics & Aircraft Performance Engineer for the onsite facility in Waco, TX. You will perform aerodynamics analyses and provide ground and flight test support to evaluate the impact of aircraft modifications on performance.

The role requires expert knowledge in Aerodynamics, CFD, and handling qualities, with wind tunnel planning, tool development, and the ability to travel and work various shifts. Security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; 9+ years experience, or MS +7 years, or 13+ years without degree.
• Minimum 2 years wind tunnel testing experience.
• Minimum 2 years aircraft performance analysis experience.
• Minimum 2 years CFD analyses, mesh generation, and post-processing codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state and time accurate CFD analyses.
• Planning, support, and execution of Wind Tunnel Tests.
• Planning and support of aerodynamic design optimization studies.
• Lead method and tool development and enhancement activities.
• Manage large, complex project initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Communicate changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Provide input into new products/processes and implement operational plans with measurable impact.
• Strong understanding of Applied Aerodynamics theory is required.
• Strong understanding of Computational Fluid Dynamics and numerical methods.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to obtain a US secret security clearance.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Aircraft Performance

CFD analyses

Wind tunnel testing

Matlab/Simulink

Communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Pointwise

NASA FUN3D

FieldView

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:

Lead, Aerodynamics & Aircraft Performance Engineer

Job Code:

45585

Job Location:

Waco, TX (Onsite)

Job Schedule:

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics & Aircraft Performance Engineer for our onsite facility located in Waco, TX. The Senior Aerodynamics & Aircraft Performance Engineer will perform aerodynamics analysis and provide ground and flight test support for fixed wing and rotary aircraft to evaluate the effect of aircraft modifications on the vehicle performance, and to compute the effect of modifications on aircraft aerodynamic loads. Seeking subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of Aerodynamics, Aircraft Performance & Handling Qualities.

Essential Functions:

• Perform steady-state and time accurate CFD analyses.
• Planning, support, and execution of Wind Tunnel Tests.
• Planning and support of aerodynamic design optimization studies.
• Perform comparitive analyses of predicted aerodynamics with experiemental and/or flight test data.
• Lead method and tool development and enhancement activities.
• Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
• Strong understanding of Applied Aerodynamics theory is required.
• Strong understanding of Computational Fluid Dynamics and numerical methods.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to obtain a US secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior aircraft aerodynamics experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in wind tunnel testing.
• Minimum 2 years experience with aircraft performance analysis.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics analyses, mesh generation, and post procession codes.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Pointwise, NASA FUN3D, and FieldView is preferred.
• Experience with store separation analyses and testing is desirable.
• Familiarity with civil and military airworthiness requirements is desirable.
• Experience in Matlab/Simulink is a plus.
• High performance computing administration is a plus.
• Experience in aircraft stability analysis is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Active US Secret security clearance.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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