Position Description

This Position is in Rotorcraft Aerodynamics group performing CFD analysis of flight vehicles. Must have experience with CFD tools and processes and be capable of developing CFD models (grid generation), running flow solvers and post processing and analyzing results for specific Aero applications.

Performs aerodynamic/aerothermodynamic design and analysis of flight vehicles to ensure that the vehicle meets requirements. Key contributor to developing new and improving existing technologies, tools and processes to enhance technology readiness, improve vehicle performance and reduce cycle time and cost. Plans, conducts, coordinates and/or develops test requirements and evaluates test results to ensure compliance with requirements. Assesses the impact of proposed regulations to determine the effect on cost, performance, producibility, maintainability and safety. Supports certification and qualification processes of the aerodynamic/ aerothermal characteristics of flight vehicles. Assists in training others. Works under general supervision.