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Aerodynamics Chief Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
  • 20+ years of rotorcraft and wind-tunnel related experience
  • U.S citizenship or Permanent Residence

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level leadership expertise in wind tunnel experimental testing, design, and execution
  • Provide schedule, budget, and performance tracking for large wind tunnel experiments
  • Serve as the senior-level engineering support for safe operations of wind tunnel facility
  • Ensure existing technical standards are met and establish new standards for evolving experimental needs

Key facts

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Mentorship

About the company

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Analytical Mechanics Associates

Since 1962, AMA has worked with government and commercial organizations solving tough engineering, math, and business problems. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technology and visualization to build innovative solutions. The knowledge, innovation and dedication of the AMA team creates solutions for today’s problems and provides a catalyst for tomorrow’s discoveries. With operations in Hampton, VA; Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Houston and Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View and Antelope Valley, CA; AMA is a small business with a wide reach.

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Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is in need of a full-time Rotorcraft Aerodynamics Chief-Engineer to support our team under the RSES contract at NASA Langley Research Center. 

The candidate will have exceptional knowledge and experience in the field of rotorcraft aerodynamics and dynamics testing, model design, and aerodynamic and dynamics data analysis. Strong preference towards documented expertise leading large-scale wind tunnel facilities; along with experience in Particle Image Velocimetry measurements, stress and strain measurements, and rotor model development. Peer-Reviewed journal publications on relevant topics a plus.

The salary range for this position is $200,000-$225,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements:

  • Provide senior-level leadership expertise in wind tunnel experimental testing, design, and execution.

  • Provide schedule, budget, and performance tracking for large wind tunnel experiments.

  • Serve as the senior-level engineering support for safe operations of wind tunnel facility.

  • Ensure existing technical standards are met and establish new standards for evolving experimental needs.

  • Support development, testing, and documentation of rotorcraft aerodynamics and dynamic models.

  • Assist in documentation and review of experimental data collection efforts.

Technical Skills:

  • 20+ years of rotorcraft and wind-tunnel related experience required.

  • Demonstrated leader advising at SES-level, or equivalent, regarding rotorcraft testing requirements and analysis.

  • Proficient in experimental design, risk assessment, and documentation efforts.

  • Strong experience leading and mentoring younger engineers.

Education and Qualifications:

  • M.S.  degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.

U.S citizenship or Permanent Residence is required.


Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.


AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

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