What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate/Senior Associate - Aeromechanics [33047] position at Stealth Startup?
Role and Responsibilities
- Support a multitude of large and small organizations in developing advanced aircraft.
- Able to act as an integral member of the design team and effective "Head of Aerodynamics" for these companies.
- Provide expertise in conceptual and preliminary aerodynamic design and optimization.
- Lead and/or support methods development for aerodynamic and aeromechanical analysis of air vehicles in complex flow environments, and products for improving flight performance.
- Provide consultative support on Performance Prediction and Design Analysis.
- Take a major role in expanding customer relationships, bidding for and winning new support and research projects, and mentoring junior employees.
Experience & Education
- PhD in relevant field - Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or related field – and 5 years’ experience post-PhD
- Masters and relevant experience could also be considered for exceptional candidates.
- SME in Aerodynamics and Aerosciences, for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Experience with classical and computational aerodynamics, aero-elasticity and flight vehicle analysis.
- External aerodynamics experience necessary.
Preferred
- Small business mind-set & understanding of an entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience bidding, proposing and winning research projects.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package outlined below:
- Paid vacation and sick time,
- Company-paid health insurance for the employee and their immediate family,
- Life, travel and long term disability insurance
- 401K and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Generous Bonus program based on profit sharing