Applied Aerodynamics Eng

About the Role

Leidos is seeking an Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to support design and analysis of missile and aviation systems at its Huntsville, AL campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply analytical and semi-empirical aerodynamic prediction tools to the design and analysis of flight vehicles.
• Support aerodynamic design trade studies.
• Support performance assessments.
• Support testing.
• Develop high-fidelity aerodynamic characterizations of flight vehicles.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
• 2+ years of experience.
• OR a Masters degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering.
• Demonstrated capabilities in programming languages Python or Matlab.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate constructively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to try and learn new skills, and to refine existing skills.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area, or willing to relocate, to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industry-standard aerodynamic prediction tools.
• Experience in wind tunnel testing.
• Prior experience with computational fluid dynamics.