Minimum $40K Sign-on Bonus - Senior Principal Aerodynamic Design Engineer

Company: Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

*Date Posted:*2023-01-06-08:00*Country:*United States of America*Location:*AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA*Position Role Type:*Unspecified***This position is eligible for a minimum of $40K Sign-On Bonus******Sign-on bonuses are not permitted for internal applicants.**About Us: *At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, by combining our vast resources and investments, we are able to dedicate ourselves to solving mission-level vs. product-level customer challenges - together we can anticipate more, move faster and make a bigger impact on the big picture.*Job Summary:*The Algorithm & Simulation (A&S) Directorate is responsible for algorithm development including Guidance, Navigation, and Control; radio frequency (RF) and electro-optical/infrared (EO-IR) Signal Processing; and missile-and-sensor-level Modeling and Simulation for RMD's broad portfolio of projects, programs, and products. The Flight Sciences department, within Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) is looking for motivated and dependable engineers with subject matter expertise in flight control system design, integration support, and performance assessment to perform in the role of *Senior Principal* *Aerodynamic Design Engineer* at our *Tucson, AZ* location.We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.*Responsibilities to Anticipate: ** The Aerodynamic Design Engineer will support design, prediction, modeling and analysis of missile systems in subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes.* In this role, you will use various tools to model and predict aerodynamic integrated force and moments on vehicles as well as component aero loads for structural and stability and control analysis. * You will be responsible for maximizing the fidelity of aerodynamics modeling and analysis using data from empirical tools, CFD and wind tunnel sources. * You may be responsible for the planning and execution of wind tunnel testing, and the creation and implementation of wind tunnel data derived models into the 6-dof performance simulation. In this capacity you will be involved in the design of flight test profiles for the verification and validation of 6-dof performance simulations.* You will enable the successful completion of significant program efforts and represent the organization as an embedded authority on program efforts within the field of aerodynamics.*Qualifications You Must Have:** Typically requires Bachelor's degree in STEM and ten (10) years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, fourteen (14) years of relevant experience is required* Experience in aerodynamic design and/or analysis of flight vehicles * Experience in at least three of the following: vehicle design for stability and control, aerodynamic prediction, wind tunnel testing, aerodynamic model generation, trajectory simulation, running external flow CFD solution, or CFD mesh/grid generation.* Aerodynamics experience with any of the following: subsonic, transonic, supersonic, or hypersonic air vehicles* Experience coding in Matlab, C++ and/or Python* The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance*Qualifications We Value:** Existing U.S. security clearance* Experience with Metacomp Technologies' CFD++, Pointwise, and either Fieldview or Tecplot* Experience with Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) analysis and Large Eddy Simulation (LES)* Knowledge of and experience with verification and validation techniques* Experience working on multidisciplinary teams* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other engineering disciplines* Master's or PhD Degree in an Engineering discipline, Computer Science, Math or Physics*What We Offer**:*Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.*Additional Details:*This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America's 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature's best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson's fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round.*Employee Referral Award Eligibility: *Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Award.*Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.**Privacy Policy and Terms:*Click on this [link](http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

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