Aero / Thermal Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

North Wind is a leading independent supplier of complex hypersonic and Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) systems and services. Leveraging decades of specialized experience, North Wind delivers hypersonic and RDT&E capabilities through five complementary business segments : Applied R Test Articles and Critical System Components; Test Facility Design & Build; Test Services; Flight Testing & Flight Systems. The Company’s offerings span the full life cycle of aerospace & defense and commercial systems, including end-to-end turnkey solutions. Learn more at www.north-wind.com.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aero / Thermal Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in fluid dynamics (both compressible and incompressible) and thermodynamics. They would be responsible for the design, development, and validation of fluid dynamic systems, components, and devices using a variety of tools and software. The Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and meet all necessary safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities :

• Provide design solutions, concepts, analysis, and calculations for aerodynamic, fluid dynamic, and thermodynamic systems utilized in ground test facilities
• Support marketing quotations with trade-offs, analyses, and recommendations for optimal and cost-effective solutions
• Perform aerodynamic field surveys of existing facilities and prepare and perform commissioning and validation activities for new or upgraded facilities and components.
• Assist in selecting and specifying process equipment for various customer facilities.
• Develop and present technical information in customer meetings and design reviews.
• Willing to travel for design reviews, conferences, site surveys, and commissioning.

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Due to U.S. State Department restrictions on access to technology, candidates must be “U.S. Persons” as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

North Wind is an equal opportunity 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. North Wind supports a safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing .