Special Operations Aircraft Systems Engineer

CFD Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matching 401(k)

Competitive insurance package

Paid leave and disability benefits

Performance appraisals

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation seeks experienced professionals for engineering analysis at the Special Operations Aircraft Detachment (SOAD) located at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Responsibilities include collaborating with leadership, presenting technical recommendations, and analyzing designs. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields, U.S. military rotorcraft experience, and strong communication skills. The role is 100% onsite at Redstone Arsenal and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Familiarity with safety documentation like SHA, SSHA, SSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop working relationships with SOAD leadership and stakeholders.
• Present technical recommendations to government leads.
• Review test and modification strategies.

Skills

U.S. military rotorcraft experience

Interpreting aircraft subsystem engineering drawings

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering, aviation, or aircraft maintenance fields

Job description

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component\/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-\u2014owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com.

CFD Research Corporation is seeking experienced professionals to provide engineering and technical analysis to the Special Operations Aircraft Detachment (SOAD) of the System Readiness Directorate at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Candidates will join a fast-\u2014paced dynamic environment supporting United Kingdom's (UK) Independent Technical Evaluator (ITE) MH-\u201447 and associated subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective working relationships and collaborate with SOAD leadership and all stakeholders, to include the Program Management customers, Functional Divisions, and SOAD teammates.
• Present technical recommendations to government lead and stakeholders.
• Review test, modification, and fielding strategies.
• Coordinate requirements development with functional divisions.
• Analyze proposed designs; review airworthiness substantiations; review technical plans and/or reports; and evaluate technical data items.
• Assess hazards and communicate risk to government lead and stakeholders.
• Determine and communicate operating restrictions or recommend management alternatives.
• Review and provide input on maintenance instructions.
• Prepare and review written documents to be released by the organization.
• Document and present program status and significant activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in related engineering, aviation, or aircraft maintenance fields
• U.S. military rotorcraft experience
• Skilled in interpreting aircraft subsystem engineering drawings
• Familiarity with safety documentation such as
  • System Hazard Analysis (SHA)
  • Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA)
  • System Software Verification Plans
  • Zonal Safety Assessment Reports
  • System Safety Assessment (SSA)
  • Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)
  • System Safety Program Plan (SSPP)
• Able to work independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Systems Engineering
• Former U.S. Army Special Operations pilot, crew chief, or maintainer
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing technical airworthiness documents and related artifacts
• Knowledge of the airworthiness qualification processes and recordsFlight test and evaluation experience
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Location

This role is based at Redstone Arsenal, in the Huntsville AL area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-\u2014Time, permanent employee-\u2014owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-\u2014term and short-\u2014term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-\u2014Time and Temporary employee-\u2014owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories