Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Summary:
Aerodynamics Engineer will own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual design to flight test planning, execution and analysis ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.
Responsibilities:
- Aerodynamics design of unmanned air vehicles/missiles at conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design maturities
- Aerodynamics analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed
- Stability and control analysis
- Trajectory optimization for performance analysis, vehicle conceptual trades, and sensitivities
- Aerothermodynamic analysis of flight vehicles in high-speed environments
- Aircraft performance modeling and simulation
- Aerodynamic loads generation
- Wind tunnel test planning, execution, and analysis
- Flight test planning, execution, and analysis
Qualifications:
- BS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with aircraft performance and analysis predictions
- Experience with Star-CCM
- Competent in a variety of aerodynamic analysis techniques including hand calculations, vortex lattice methods, panel methods, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Wind tunnel and flight test experience including data acquisition, data analysis and project coordination
- Strong programming skills in higher-level languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python) for internal tool development in a version-controlled environment
- Experience preparing formal documentation (i.e., specifications, test procedures, technical reports, etc.)
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Goken America Costa Mesa, California, USA Office
Costa Mesa, California , United States, 92627
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