Aero/Aerothermal Engineer (Level 1-3)
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Job Description
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Aero/Aerothermal Engineer- Level 1-3
Specter Aerospace is seeking an Aero/Aerothermal engineer to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience conducting numerical simulations of high speed flight vehicles, supporting wind tunnel tests, and conducting detailed analyses of aerodynamic and aerothermal performance.
About Specter Aero:
Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for defense and commercial applications. Specter is headquartered in Peabody, MA, just north of Boston, where it leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations, commercial customers, and private funding, Specter is a growing aerospace and defense startup. Close relationships with MIT, Notre Dame, AFRL, NRL, ANL, and other research organizations provide access to cutting-edge developments, facilities, and personnel. Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Role & Responsibilities
Conduct aerodynamic and aerothermal numerical simulations of high-speed flight systems
Utilize varying levels of fidelity to support model build up
Support wind tunnel test preparation and execution
Coordinate with design team to provide feedback on system design
Support trajectory optimization and analysis efforts (3DOF/6DOF)
Other duties as assigned by the company
Job Requirements
Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline
Level 1 0-2 year's Experience
Level 2 2-5 years' Experience
Level 3 5-10 year's experience
Experience conducting high-speed numerical simulations of aerospace vehicles
Experience using any of the following CFD tools: Fun3D, US3D, Cart3D, CFD++, OVERFLOW, Vulcan
Experience using grid preparation software (Pointwise, GridPro)
Experience using scripting languages (Python, BASH, MATLAB) to aid in analysis
Experience conducting wind tunnel tests at academic, government, and private wind tunnels
Experience with low fidelity methods for aerodynamic estimation
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Desired Skills
Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
Experience developing high fidelity aerodynamic models for use in 6DOF simulations
Experience conducting aerothermal analyses to inform material selection/survivability
Active DoD security clearance
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*All new employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
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