Systenix is seeking a Senior Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to lead aerodynamic design, analysis, and testing efforts for cutting-edge missile development programs. This position will fulfill a key role within a multi-disciplinary team, leading aerodynamic configuration trades, performance predictions, and analysis of simulated and live flight data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in missile and aircraft aerodynamics, with expertise in various aeroprediction methodologies, applying CFD results, wind tunnel testing, and flight test data reduction.

Key responsibilities:

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

• Lead wind tunnel test planning, execution, and data reduction 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 trajectory 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 thermal/aeroheating effects, throughout design maturation.

• Mentor junior engineers and review technical products to ensure analytical rigor, documentation quality, and adherence to corporate standards of excellence.

• Interact with customers, stakeholders, and industry partners.

Candidate qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 8-15 years of experience in missile or aircraft aerodynamics, ideally in the defense industry and/or rapid prototyping programs.

• Ability to interpret and apply CFD and engineering-level aerodynamic prediction results (e.g., Missile DATCOM) to influence design decisions and performance trades; hands-on CFD execution not required.

• Experience with wind tunnel test planning and flight test data analysis.

• Working knowledge of stability and control, aeroheating, and GNC development processes.

• Strong communication skills and experience supporting technical reviews and customer interactions.

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