What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Engineer position at Insight Global?
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Aerospace Engineer will work in an Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E) environment. Duties include the following broad-ranging responsibilities in support of store separation discipline tasks:
-Support the aircraft/store certification process.
-Perform sophisticated store separation aerodynamic analytical efforts.
-Design/direct ground tests, wind tunnel tests, and flight tests.
-Apply modeling and simulation tools to address complex, challenging, and unprecedented aerodynamic configurations.
-Devise engineering software scripts and programs for specific program engineering purposes: software development could be included in the task portfolio.
-Professionally document certification artifacts, engineering documentation (e.g. test plans, analysis results), and formal presentations.
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
-Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace specialty).
-3 years of relevant aerodynamic experience (e.g., wind tunnel testing, CFD simulations, aircraft design).
-Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance within 6-9 months.
-Strong knowledge of aerodynamics and fluid mechanics.
-Proficiency in LINUX/UNIX environments and scripting languages (Python, Perl).
-Experience using MATLAB or similar engineering software (e.g., Mathematica).
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical (with Aerospace specialty) Engineering.
- 2 years of relevant experience in aircraft/store compatibility, particularly with store separation.
- General engineering experience, including familiarity with modeling & simulation, is desired to meet the basic position requirements.
- Knowledge of aircraft, air-launched weapons, and aircraft suspension equipment.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
