Infrared Signature Engineering
hace 13 horas
Indianapolis
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Infrared Signature Engineering Specialist in Indianapolis, IN 46225. Position Title: Infrared Signature Engineering Specialist Location: Indianapolis, IN 46225 Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 04+ Month. Job Type: CONTRACT Job Description: We are seeking an Infrared Signature Engineering Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in infrared signature analysis, survivability toolsets, and thermofluid systems, and a proven ability to deliver actionable analysis, testing, and design guidance across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities: • Perform infrared analysis of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, missiles, marine craft, and associated propulsion systems, including airframes and exhaust plumes, using commercial, military, customer, and internal survivability codes., • Prepare and deliver analysis results in formal and informal design reviews., • Plan and execute infrared testing of exhaust systems using IR camera hardware in ground and flight test environments., • Design low observable infrared exhaust systems for aircraft, missile, and marine platforms., • Apply systems engineering to define whole engine fluid systems and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with Thermofluids, Engine Performance, Controls, Installations, Turbines, Compressors, Combustion, and Power Transmission teams., • Define and complete technical work packages, evaluate technologies, implement systematic approaches, mentor junior engineers, and improve IR signature design and analysis processes and guides. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 2+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; or a JD/PhD., • 5–6 years of hands-on infrared analysis experience, ideally in aerospace., • Proficiency in programming such as FORTRAN, Visual Basic, and/or C++., • Experience in infrared analysis of hot parts and exhaust plumes for aircraft propulsion systems., • Experience with survivability analysis and common industry toolsets., • Experience with gas turbine engine exhaust analysis., • Background in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics, and/or engine design., • Experience performing and reviewing heat transfer and thermal modeling and analysis., • Experience with secondary air, oil, fuel, or thermal management system design, modeling, and analysis for gas turbines., • Experience with Thermofluid Systems tools such as SPAN, SC03, AMESim, Simscape, Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or NPSS., • Experience with workflow automation for preliminary system or component design. Preferred Skills: • Master's degree., • Experience spanning IR physics and optics in addition to thermal analysis. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and 401k. About BC forward Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. 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