Aerodynamics Engineer
Company: Piper Aircraft
Location: Vero Beach
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary:The Specialist Engineer, Aerodynamics is the expert
level individual contributor providing technical leadership in the
flight sciences at Piper Aircraft. The role is a multi-faceted
position that requires a command of engineering practices related
to flight test data reduction and expansion, computational fluid
dynamics, wind tunnel modeling, and preliminary aircraft design.
Essential Job Functions:--- Guide, create, innovate, and review
flight test plans related to aircraft flying qualities and
performance--- Accurately analyze flight test data to reduce and
expand aircraft performance information for the Pilot's Operating
Handbook--- Serve as the subject matter expert for addressing
flight sciences irregularities resulting from production or
experimental flight testing--- Execute and coach others to perform
efficient computational fluid dynamics modeling of complex surfaces
up to and including an entire airframe--- Lead wind tunnel modeling
efforts to include model definition, instrumentation requirements,
site selection, and data analysis--- Perform well reasoned trade
studies, initial sizing, lofting, and competitor analysis in
support of new product development projects--- Support accident
investigators with a best possible flight path and/or aircraft
performance estimate when requested following an incident or
accident--- Other related tasks as assigned Supervisory
Responsibilities:This role has no supervisory responsibilities. The
employee may be required to provide technical leadership for other
flight sciences engineers. Education and Experience:Required:---
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or closely
related field--- Minimum of ten years of engineering experience in
aerodynamics and/or flight sciences--- Documented experience to
allow addition to the ODA as a flight analyst unit member within
one year of hire Preferred:--- Graduate degree(s) in engineering or
a related field--- Previous designation as an ODA flight analyst
unit member or DER--- Published research related to flight
sciences--- Pilot's certificate(s)/rating(s)
Keywords: Piper Aircraft, Palm Bay , Aerodynamics Engineer, Engineering , Vero Beach, Florida
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