Flight Sciences Engineer

Flight Sciences Engineer

Location: Englewood, CO 80112
Pay Rate:$60.02 per hour
Turn Bold Aerospace Ideas into Reality

Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and bringing innovative concepts to life? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Flight Sciences Engineer to join a cutting-edge aerospace team developing advanced aircraft and aerospace systems.

In this high-impact role, you'll lead critical engineering initiatives, perform sophisticated analyses, guide technical decisions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop next-generation aerospace technologies. If you're passionate about aerodynamics, flight mechanics, advanced simulations, and engineering excellence, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of aviation.
What You'll Do

As a Flight Sciences Engineer, you'll serve as a technical leader driving the design, analysis, and development of advanced aerospace systems and components.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced aerospace and aircraft systems.
• Conduct, oversee, and evaluate engineering analyses, simulations, and testing activities.
• Apply Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methodologies to support product development and performance optimization.
• Review, approve, and maintain technical documentation, engineering reports, and design packages.
• Lead engineering design reviews and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Manage technical project schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional team members.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners to achieve program objectives.
• Support aerodynamic analysis, flight performance studies, and system integration activities.
• Contribute to innovative solutions that improve aircraft performance, safety, and reliability.

Required Qualifications
Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.
• Advanced understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience utilizing Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.
• Knowledge and application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methodologies.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively lead engineering projects and technical initiatives.

Required Technical Competencies

• Engineering Principles and Practices
• Computer-Aided Engineering Tools
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Multi-Disciplinary Design and Development
• CFD Tools such as StarCCM+

Preferred Qualifications

Standout candidates may also possess experience with:

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics using StarCCM+ or similar tools.
• Aircraft aerodynamic database development.
• Heat transfer analysis.
• Aircraft component load analysis.
• Aircraft performance analysis.
• Wind tunnel testing and aircraft flight testing.
• Aircraft static stability analysis.
• Store separation analysis.
• Six Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) analysis.
• High-performance computing environments.
• Linux-based engineering platforms.
• Aerospace and Defense industry programs.
• Parametric design methodologies.
• Model-Based Definition (MBD).
• Fundamentals of flight mechanics.
• Advanced technical leadership within complex engineering organizations.

Pay Details: $60.02 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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