Aerodynamics Chief Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates

$200K — $225K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of rotorcraft and wind-tunnel related experience required.
  • M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience advising at SES-level or equivalent.
  • Strong proficiency in experimental design and documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level leadership for wind tunnel testing and experiments.
  • Track schedule, budget, and performance for large wind tunnel projects.
  • Ensure safe operations within the wind tunnel facility.
  • Establish and meet technical standards for experiments.
  • Support the development and testing of rotorcraft aerodynamic models.
  • Assist in the documentation and review of experimental data.

Benefits

  • Work with a leading aerospace research organization at NASA.
  • Opportunity to make significant contributions to rotorcraft technology.
  • Engage in advanced aerodynamic testing and innovation.
  • Collaboration with experts in the rotorcraft field.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is in need of a full-time Rotorcraft Aerodynamics Chief-Engineer to support our team under the RSES contract at NASA Langley Research Center.

The candidate will have exceptional knowledge and experience in the field of rotorcraft aerodynamics and dynamics testing, model design, and aerodynamic and dynamics data analysis. Strong preference towards documented expertise leading large-scale wind tunnel facilities; along with experience in Particle Image Velocimetry measurements, stress and strain measurements, and rotor model development. Peer-Reviewed journal publications on relevant topics a plus.

The salary range for this position is $200,000-$225,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements:
  • Provide senior-level leadership expertise in wind tunnel experimental testing, design, and execution.
  • Provide schedule, budget, and performance tracking for large wind tunnel experiments.
  • Serve as the senior-level engineering support for safe operations of wind tunnel facility.
  • Ensure existing technical standards are met and 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.


Technical Skills:
  • 20+ years of rotorcraft and wind-tunnel related experience required.
  • Demonstrated leader advising at SES-level, or equivalent, regarding rotorcraft testing requirements and analysis.
  • Proficient in experimental design, risk assessment, and documentation efforts.
  • Strong experience leading and mentoring younger engineers.


Education and Qualifications:
  • M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.


U.S citizenship or Permanent Residence is required.

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