2027 Entry Level Aerodynamics CFD Engineer
Job Location:
Wichita, KS - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE ENTRY LEVEL ROLE
As a Textron employee youll take on meaningful work from day onecontributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills gain exposure across functions and grow through hands-on experience mentorship and development opportunities.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the aerodynamic analysis and development of new and derivative aircraft across the Company product line using analytic data wind tunnel data and flight test data.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The variety of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tasks within the Aerodynamics organization can include internal and external aerodynamic analysis aerodynamic design prediction of aircraft loads performance and handling qualities.
Will involve the development of design analysis and simulation models and tools using a variety of in house commercial and NASA developed computational tools as well as FORTRAN MATLAB C Python and MATHCAD codes on LINUX workstations and PCs.
Contribute to the development and certification of significant engineering projects.
Participate in the entire development process from early advanced design efforts to final certification activity.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines such as Advanced Design Mass Properties Flight Controls Propulsion Mechanical Systems Engineering Flight Test Stress and Fatigue.
Apply knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 regulations to ensure all critical design and certification analyses have been performed.
Document results in memos and certification reports for transmittal to internal customers and global certification authorities.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is required
- Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering is preferred
- Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work well with teams adaptable to the workenvironment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with CFD grid generation and analysis.
Experience with application of CFD for aerodynamic shape optimization is desired along with knowledge of surface parameterization methods.
Experience with Linux system administration and HPC is highly desirable.
Ability to program in a structured language. Experience with FORTRAN and Python is highly desirable.
WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER AT TEXTRON
Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow contribute and innovate.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Day-one health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Alternative work schedules at select locations
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
ABOUT TEXTRON
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands including Bell Beechcraft Cessna Pipistrel Jacobsen Kautex Lycoming E-Z-GO and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged ideas are valued and innovation drives real-world solutions.
Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact your ideas are valued and your growth is supported.
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application and visa sponsorship is not available for this position including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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