Senior Engineer (Aerodynamics-Missiles)

External Job Description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Core Accountabilities:
•    Leads the design and optimization of missiles, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
•    Incorporates aerodynamic considerations seamlessly into the design process, ensuring balanced functionality and performance of aerospace structures.
•    Applies deep understanding of the applied aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and jet propulsion to guide and enhance design projects.
•    Utilize control theory knowledge to ensure stability and optimize the performance of a missile.
•    Deep fundamental knowledge of high-speed aerodynamics – transonic and supersonic.
•    Understanding of process of missile conceptual design – formulation of requirements, generation of concepts, trade-off studies, sensitivity analysis, MDO.
•    Applies strong mathematical skills in various aspects of aerospace engineering, from design computations to simulation result interpretations.
•    Communicates complex technical information effectively, both in writing and orally, ensuring clarity and comprehension among technical and non-technical personnel.
•    Establishes Infrastructure, Tools, and Labs.
•    Supports the chief engineer in the form of technical contributions.
•    Mentoring Engineer, Engineer I, Engineer II

Qualification / Experience
•    Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace Engineering
•    Minimum 8 years in UAS industry including 3+ years in a senior/team lead role 
•    Knowledge of guided weapon is preferable
•    Advanced knowledge of MS Office, MATLAB, any CAD package (Solidworks preferred)
•    Proficient in low fidelity tools (DATCOM) and advanced simulations (ANSYS Fluent) for missiles.
•    Working knowledge of jet propulsion – turbines and solid rocket motors – selection, integration, optimization.
•    Advanced knowledge of missile conceptual design.
•    Working knowledge of missile control theory