Goken America LLC

Goken America LLC

Aerodynamics Engineer - Air Vehicles

Costa Mesa, CA

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$78kDetected 37 days ago
PythonMATLABData AnalysisCFDAerospace EngineeringCollaboration

About the role

  • We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
  • Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
  • California Pay Range $70 - $78 USD Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations.

Responsibilities

  • Aerodynamics design of unmanned air vehicles/missiles at conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design maturities
  • Aerodynamics Engineer will own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual design to flight test planning, execution and analysis ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.
  • We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
  • This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
  • Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

  • BS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with aircraft performance and analysis predictions
  • Experience with Star-CCM
  • Competent in a variety of aerodynamic analysis techniques including hand calculations, vortex lattice methods, panel methods, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
  • Wind tunnel and flight test experience including data acquisition, data analysis and project coordination
  • Strong programming skills in higher-level languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python) for internal tool development in a version-controlled environment
  • Experience preparing formal documentation (i.e., specifications, test procedures, technical reports, etc.)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Compensation

  • California Pay Range $70 - $78 USD Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations.

Benefits

  • Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it's needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
  • Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being.

Company info

  • Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Secret security clearance

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