Senior Hypersonics & High-Speed Systems Engineer (ESOP)

CFD Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matching 401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership on high-speed/supersonic/hypersonic testing. The role leverages broad expertise in ground testing, propulsion, and fluid dynamics, with responsibilities spanning hardware development, prototyping, and comprehensive testing in Hollywood, AL.

The ideal candidate leads teams, mentors engineers, and drives technical excellence across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of high-speed/supersonic/hypersonic testing engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of ground test, propulsion, fluid dynamics, high temperature flow, and high-speed systems/sub‑systems
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor engineers
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on high-speed testing, hypersonic programs and related hardware
• Lead cross-disciplinary collaboration across propulsion, fluids, and structures
• Support hardware development, prototyping and testing in Hollywood, AL
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to projects and programs

Skills

Ground testing

Propulsion

Fluid dynamics

High temperature flow

High-speed systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CFD

FEA

Job description

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership on high-speed/supersonic/hypersonic testing. The role leverages broad expertise in ground testing, propulsion, and fluid dynamics, with responsibilities spanning hardware development, prototyping, and comprehensive testing in Hollywood, AL.

The ideal candidate leads teams, mentors engineers, and drives technical excellence across disciplines.