CFD Research Corporation
Rotorcraft Flight Controls and Handling Qualities Engineer (Early to Mid-Career)
Redstone Arsenal, AL · Mid · Part-time
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About the role
- About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries.
- CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services.
- CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc.
Responsibilities
- Develop effective working relationships and collaborate with Army engineers and managers
- Perform flight control design and analysis for modern vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft configurations, both manned and unmanned.
- Provide flight controls and handling qualities expertise to the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program office. Participate in FLRAA design reviews and keep abreast of flight control issues for the FLRAA aircraft.
- Develop quasi-linear full envelope flight models by stitching linear models valid at specified points within the envelope.
- investigate the design of Mission Task Elements that reveal the suitability of the vehicle response to the intended mission.
- Attend technical group meetings, branch meetings, design reviews, etc. and report project updates and activities.
- CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) from an accredited college or university
- Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
- Masters or higher degree, specializing in flight control, especially as applied to rotorcraft
- Develop proficiency with the Control Designers Unified Interface (CONDUIT®) flight controls analysis and optimization tool.
- Develop proficiency with the Comprehensive Identification from Frequency Responses (CIFER®) linear system identification tool.
- Education and/or experience in rotorcraft flight dynamics, control, and simulation
- Strong technical writing skills
Skills
- These tools are also used to independently evaluate new vehicles, and upgrades to legacy vehicles, being developed under contract.
Compensation
- Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements.
Benefits
- CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.
- Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level.
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