Systenix is seeking an Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to lead and support aerodynamic design, analysis, and testing efforts for missile, precision-guided munition, and unmanned aircraft development programs. This position will fill a key role within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to aerodynamic configuration trades, performance predictions, and analysis of simulated and live flight data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in missile or aircraft aerodynamics, with expertise in aeroprediction methodologies, applying CFD results, wind tunnel testing, and flight test data reduction. Systenix welcomes candidates across a broad range of experience levels; scope of responsibility, title, and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop aerodynamic databases and performance predictions using engineering-level methods and CFD results across subsonic through hypersonic regimes.

• Plan, execute, and reduce data from wind tunnel tests to validate and refine aerodynamic models.

• Conduct configuration trade studies balancing aerodynamic performance, stability, and control with structural, propulsion, and packaging constraints.

• Support flight test programs through pre-flight predictions, real-time monitoring, and post-flight data analysis and model correlation.

• Collaborate with guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) teams to characterize aerodynamic trends and uncertainties for high-fidelity simulation and autopilot design.

• Identify and mitigate aerodynamic risks, such as stability margins, control authority, and aeroheating effects, throughout design maturation.

• Present in technical reviews and interact with customers, stakeholders, and industry partners.

• At senior levels, lead technical efforts, mentor engineers, review technical products, and support proposal and business development activities.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in missile, munition, or aircraft aerodynamics.

• Experience applying engineering-level aeroprediction tools (e.g., Missile DATCOM, vortex-lattice methods, panel codes, XFOIL) to perform rapid design trades.

• Experience with wind tunnel test planning, execution, and data reduction.

• Ability to interpret and apply CFD to influence design decisions and performance trades; hands-on CFD execution not required.

• Working knowledge of stability and control fundamentals.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• U.S. citizenship required; must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD (DoW) SECRET security clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

• Experience supporting flight test programs and post-flight data analysis.

• Working knowledge of aeroheating and high-speed or hypersonic aerodynamics.

• Familiarity with GNC development processes and 6-DOF simulation.

• Experience in the defense industry and/or rapid prototyping programs.

• Technical leadership, mentoring, or proposal development experience.

• Active SECRET clearance or higher.

An ownership opportunity is available for an exceptional candidate who meets these qualifications and demonstrates potential to help grow Systenix by executing, selling, and leading.

Systenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.