Aeronautical Design Engineer - Aerodynamics

Aeronautical Design Engineer - Aerodynamics

IDE - Intracom Defense

Koropi, Greece

What You ‘ll Be Doing:

Participate in the entire aircraft design and development cycle of state-of-the-art fixed-wing small and tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for defense and security applications, including certification.

Interact with:

• Structural and stability aeronautical engineers to perform trade-off studies concerning weight buildup, planform layout, performance characteristics, etc.
• CFD analysts, to specify requirements for both low- and high-fidelity analyses and evaluate the results.
• Compile and release aeronautical performance reports throughout all aircraft design phases.
• Analyze the results of flight tests and release the corresponding reports.
• Interface with stakeholders in design reviews, test reports and project meetings.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor or MSc in Aeronautical Engineering with emphasis on aerodynamics.
• Background in aircraft design using widely employed methodologies.
• Good knowledge of mechanical drawing rules.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD modeling tools.
• Knowledge of aircraft avionics, sensors and subsystems.

Desired:

• Proven working experience on planform layout and aerodynamic performance.
• Understanding of or experience with:
  • CFD techniques and tools.
  • Fixed wing aircraft stability and control.
  • Variable geometry fixed wing UAVs.
• Good knowledge in aircraft avionics, sensors and subsystems.
• Familiarity with safety and airworthiness.
• Knowledge and understanding of product development methodologies, such as the V-model.
• Work experience with SIEMENS NX or DASSAULT CATIA V5.
• Applicants must be EU Citizens to meet Defense security requirements.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and motivation to drive results.
• Very good planning and time-management skills.
• High sense of accountability and great ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.