Sr Aerospace Engineer
12510 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112 US
Job Description
Links Technology is seeking a driven and skilled Sr Aerospace Engineer to join our client's team in Englewood, CO. Our client is a leading firm in the aerospace and defense sectors, renowned for delivering customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations. This Contract role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise to design and create groundbreaking aerospace and defense technologies. The contract length is 12 months, with potential for extension or conversion.
Responsibilities of the Sr Aerospace Engineer:
- Research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve cutting-edge products and services, including advanced mission payloads, electronic systems, and highly integrated aircraft.
- Conduct technical duties involving the design, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.
- Generate external loads, aircraft performance estimates, stability and control assessments.
- Perform fluid dynamics analysis using handbook methods, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and/or test data reduction (flight test and wind tunnel).
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of fluid dynamics principles and their application to aircraft outer mold line design.
- Understand and apply aircraft performance modeling, flight characteristics, and aerodynamic data.
- Exhibit a strong understanding of Earned Value Management.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
- Proficiency in engineering principles and practices.
- Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and CFD.
- Experience with 14 CFR Part 25 TC or STC projects.
- Exposure to Engineering Simulation CFD tools such as Star-CCM+ or LEWICE3D is preferred.
- Familiarity with wind tunnel and aircraft flight test, especially related to fluid dynamics and outer mold line testing, is preferred.
- Experience with Python code and MATLAB is beneficial.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel as needed
- 10 Days PTO
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Matching 401k
- Pay rate: $63/hr - $68/hr
Meet Your Recruiter
Amber Boytis
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter and business professional with 13+ years of progressive experience and responsibility. A dedicated partner with candidates and hiring managers from the front line to the C-suite. Demonstrated results in identifying quality candidates in a variety of industries across all job families with strong expertise in IT and Engineering.