Flight Test Research Engineer

About the role

HX5, LLC at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Flight Test Research Engineer with experience in the analysis of aircraft propulsion concepts. The selected candidate will provide support to the NASA Systems Analysis team focusing on advanced aerodynamic concepts and testing.

Responsibilities

• Work with NASA aircraft and operations engineers and other project researcher subject matter experts to inform decision-making about flight testing and flight test capabilities
• Conduct “what-if” technical trade studies of propulsion concepts, with consideration of how to integrate the propulsion system and the airframe
• Connect with researchers to define tests that NASA’s Flight Capabilities efforts can or should support
• Advocate for new test capabilities relative to flight testing

Requirements

• Experience in analyzing and assessing aircraft advanced propulsion concepts
• Experience in propulsion systems analysis for subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic fixed wing vehicles
• Experience in the analysis of propulsion systems and propulsors for rotary wing vehicles
• Experience in propulsion airframe integration for fixed wing and rotary wing vehicles
• Experience with flight test hardware, concepts, and procedures
• A diverse background in thermal management on cryogenics fluids related to propulsion systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a record of high-quality publications and presentations
• Proven ability to integrate effectively into multi-disciplinary research teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• High motivation, creativity, and problem-solving ability

Desired skills

• Proficiency in using NPSS and OpenMDAO
• Familiarity with aircraft propulsion system experimental measurements and analysis
• Familiarity with aircraft alternative fuels including cryogenics

Qualifications

Completed at least a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program, with one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor of Science degree and twenty (20) or more years of relevant experience
• Master of Science degree and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience
• Ph.D. and ten (10) years of relevant experience

Other requirements

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance