Senior Rotorcraft Aerodynamics Lead Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates is seeking a Rotorcraft Aerodynamics Chief‑Engineer to support the RSES contract at NASA Langley Research Center. The candidate will have exceptional knowledge in rotorcraft aerodynamics, dynamics testing, model design, and data analysis. Expertise leading large wind tunnel facilities and PIV measurements is highly preferred.

Salary ranges from $200,000 to $225,000, commensurate with education and experience; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• MS in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 20+ years rotorcraft and wind-tunnel related experience preferred.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership in wind tunnel experimental testing, design, and execution.
• Manage schedule, budget, and performance tracking for large wind tunnel experiments.
• Serve as senior-level engineering support for safe wind tunnel operations.
• Establish new standards for evolving experimental needs.
• Support development, testing, and documentation of rotorcraft aerodynamics and dynamic models.
• Assist in documentation and review of experimental data collection efforts.

Skills

Rotorcraft aerodynamics

Wind tunnel testing

PIV measurements

Stress measurements

Rotor model development

Mentoring engineers

Education

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PIV systems

Wind tunnel instrumentation

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates is seeking a Rotorcraft Aerodynamics Chief‑Engineer to support the RSES contract at NASA Langley Research Center. The candidate will have exceptional knowledge in rotorcraft aerodynamics, dynamics testing, model design, and data analysis. Expertise leading large wind tunnel facilities and PIV measurements is highly preferred.

Salary ranges from $200,000 to $225,000, commensurate with education and experience; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.