Specter Aerospace is seeking a Performance Analyst III-IV to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles and weapon systems. A successful candidate will have prior experience leading analysis of flight vehicle performance, trajectory optimization of high-speed flight vehicles, and propulsion system modeling.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead performance assessments and trade studies in support of high-speed airbreathing weapon system design
- Provide guidance and support to junior staff on conducting performance analyses
- Utilize 3DOF trajectory optimization software (OTIS, QuickShot, Dymos) for performance analysis
- Execute 6DOF simulations and perform statistical analysis of results
- Effectively communicate results to internal and external stakeholders
- Generate propulsion models using in-house developed codes
- Coordinate with design team to provide feedback on system design
- Other duties as assigned by the company
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline
- 3+ years of relevant full-time experience
- Experience/interest in conducting performance analyses of weapon systems
- Experience with/willingness to learn trajectory optimization software (OTIS, QuickShot, Dymos)
- Experience using scripting languages (Python, BASH, MATLAB) to aid in analysis
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Desired Skills
- Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- 7+ years of relevant full-time experience
- Experience directing performance analysis for high-speed weapon systems
- Experience integrating aerodynamic and propulsion models to inform system performance
- Experience conducting performance trade studies to inform system design
- Experience supporting survivability analyses in AFSIM and ESAMS
- Willingness to learn/perform supporting analyses (CFD/GNC/propulsion)
- Active DoD security clearance
