Lead Flight Sciences Engineer - Inversion
Torrance, CA
About the Job
Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth
Who We Are:
Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominate transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 10 years cumulative experience in flight science related roles on hypersonic programs.
- A minimum of a Master's or preferably a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field specializing in aerodynamics, hypersonic propulsion, or flight sciences.
- Experience in experimental aerodynamics and wind tunnel testing.
- Strong understanding of hypersonic flight principles, shock wave dynamics, and high-temperature aerodynamics.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Proven leadership experience, ideally in managing teams involved in hypersonic aerodynamics or related fields.
Software List:
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Python (Required)
- FUN3D (Desired)
- DPLR (Desired)
- LAURA (Desired)
- FIAT (Desired)
Desired Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on hypersonic aerodynamics and flight sciences.
- Expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aerodynamic analysis, and experience with simulation software.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant software tools, simulation techniques, and experimental methodologies.
The California annual base salary for this role is currently $140,000-200,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.