Senior Aero/Flight Systems Engineer – UAV & Flight Dynamics

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Roseville (CA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Aero/Flight Sciences Engineer IV to lead multidisciplinary efforts in aerodynamic design, analysis, simulation, and testing for unmanned aerial systems and target drones.

You will develop control laws, flight dynamics, and verification plans for next-generation systems. Requirements include a BS in Engineering (MS preferred), 11+ years in engineering with at least 6 years in a lead role, and readiness to travel up to 25% for flight tests

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree in Engineering; MS preferred for advanced roles.
• 11+ years related experience in aerospace/engineering.
• 6+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.

Responsabilités

• Conceptual and Preliminary aircraft design.
• Wind tunnel test planning, execution, and analysis.
• CFD analysis and aerodynamic databases development.
• Develop, maintain aerodynamic databases and aircraft performance models.
• Prepare design review materials and technical reports.
• Travel 10–25% to support flight test activities and customer engagement.

Connaissances

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Formation

BS in Engineering

MS in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering preferred

Outils

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Java

Description du poste

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Aero/Flight Sciences Engineer IV to lead multidisciplinary efforts in aerodynamic design, analysis, simulation, and testing for unmanned aerial systems and target drones.

You will develop control laws, flight dynamics, and verification plans for next-generation systems. Requirements include a BS in Engineering (MS preferred), 11+ years in engineering with at least 6 years in a lead role, and readiness to travel up to 25% for flight tests