Aerothermal/Thermal Analyst

Job description

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Level II or Sr-level Aerothermal and/or Thermal Analyst to support design, analysis, integration, and testing of hypersonic, air-launched vehicles. An ideal candidate will have both aerothermal and thermal analysis experience. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Perform analytical and numerical analyses to evaluate the aerothermal and thermal performance and margins of Stratolaunch hypersonic vehicles - Develop or utilize aerothermal and thermal models for a variety of hypersonic configurations - Perform aerothermal and thermal analyses trade studies - Analyze the potential material systems as candidates to upgrade the Stratolaunch Talon Thermal Protection System (TPS), including contributing to syst...