Hypersonic Aeropropulsion Test Analyst

Canvas

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred)
  • 3+ years of experience in aeropropulsion or hypersonic aerodynamics
  • Proficiency in MATLAB or Python
  • Familiar with high-speed propulsion systems and compressible flow dynamics
  • Strong communication skills for technical presentations
  • Experience with AEDC or the 715th Test Squadron is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and execution of hypersonic aeropropulsion ground testing
  • Analyze aerodynamic and propulsion data from test facilities
  • Develop test plans and safety packages
  • Utilize data acquisition and analysis tools for performance evaluation
  • Collaborate with facility personnel and stakeholders
  • Generate reports and presentations to communicate findings

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
  • Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
  • Tuition Reimbursement for education
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Spot Awards for performance
  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses
Full Job Description
Job Title: Hypersonic Aeropropulsion Test Analyst

Location: Arnold Air Force Base, TN (AEDC)

Duties:

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Supporting the 715th Test Squadron at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in the planning, execution, and analysis of hypersonic aeropropulsion ground testing.
• Analyzing aerodynamic, thermodynamic, and propulsion data from ground test facilities (such as the Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit - APTU).
• Developing comprehensive test plans, test matrices, and safety packages in coordination with facility engineers and program stakeholders.
• Utilizing data acquisition systems and post-test data reduction tools to evaluate scramjet, ramjet, and other high-speed propulsion system performance.
• Collaborating with test facility personnel, government customers, and prime contractors to ensure test objectives are safely and effectively met.
• Generating technical reports, data packages, briefings, and presentations to communicate test results and anomalies to stakeholders.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a highly related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in aeropropulsion, wind tunnel testing, or hypersonic aerodynamics.
• Proficiency in data analysis and engineering software (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar).
• Familiarity with high-speed/hypersonic propulsion systems and compressible flow dynamics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical data clearly.
• Prior experience with AEDC test facilities or the 715th Test Squadron is highly desirable.

Security Clearance:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Other Essential Job Functions:
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

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