Designer

Responsibilities

• Creates 3D solid models of mechanical components based on aerodynamic and mechanical interface requirements.
• Works with engineering personnel to ensure designs are robust and the fabrication team to ensure components are manufacturable.
• Creates and checks 2D drawings of detail parts and assemblies to ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Selects standard components (i.e. fasteners, O-rings, fittings, etc.) for use in the design.
• Affords assistance in generating the project Bill of Material.
• Performs tolerance stacks to support fits and clearance analysis.
• Affords assistance in generating assembly procedures, interface control documents, instrumentation layouts, mass property summaries, design reviews, and other engineering related outputs.
• Affords assistance in planning (budget & schedule) of the drawing effort for new and proposed tasks; directs, assists and checks the output of other design team members; and communicates progress to engineering leads.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in high speed airbreathing propulsion or similar industry; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to above.

Preferred Knowledge / Ability

• Experience with design and analysis of ramjet and scramjet engines and related vehicle system design and analysis.
• Demonstrated application of engineering design and analysis codes for engine flowpaths, cycle analysis for different classes of propulsion systems, and aerothermal analysis.
• Deep competency in thermodynamics and gas dynamics, including experience with propulsion system related analysis tools (e.g., CEA and REFPROP).
• Strong programming skills for modeling and analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Fortran, or C++), including scripting for automation of simulations and data reduction.
• Experience with high-speed vehicle design, propulsion / airframe integration, and / or trajectory analysis, CFD, and optimization codes a plus.
• Familiarity with ground or flight testing of airbreathing propulsion systems.
• Strong analytical mindset with rigorous attention to validation, verification, and engineering accuracy.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering plans, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

TBD.