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Your role:

• The Store Separation Engineer shall support the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO) Modeling, Analysis, and Tools Support (SEMATS3) contract at Eglin Air Force Base. The work performed furthers the USAF SEEK EAGLE aircraft/store compatibility effort, as well as broader USAF goals.
• The engineer will participate in a working environment focused on the evaluation of aircraft compatibility with a wide variety of external and internal stores necessary to conduct the range of USAF operational and test missions.

What you’ll do all day:

The Store Separation Engineer will work in an Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E) environment. Duties include the following broad-ranging responsibilities in support of store separation discipline tasks:

• Support the aircraft/store certification process
• Perform sophisticated store separation aerodynamic analytical efforts
• Design/direct ground tests, wind tunnel tests, and flight tests
• Apply modeling and simulation tools to address complex, challenging, and unprecedented aerodynamic configurations
• Devise engineering software scripts and programs for specific program engineering purposes: software development could be included in the task portfolio
• Professionally document certification artifacts, engineering documentation (e.g. test plans, analysis results), and formal presentations
• Works well as a member of a discipline team in a dynamic multi-tasking environment

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians
• Are good at communicating with people
• Have a positive attitude
• Enjoy multitasking

Minimum requirements for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical (with Aerospace specialty)
• Knowledge of aerodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Experience in modern control theory applications
• Experience operating in LINUX/UNIX environments using scripting languages (python, PERL, etc.)
• Experience using MatLab or similar engineering software
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
• Ability to travel using commercial airlines is required to support professional obligations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical (with Aerospace specialty) Engineering
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in aircraft/store compatibility, particularly with store separation
• General engineering experience, including familiarity with modeling & simulation, is desired to meet the basic position requirements
• Knowledge of aircraft, air-launched weapons, and aircraft suspension equipment

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.

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