Air-Vehicle Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) Engineer

What you'll do

• Lead MDAO trade studies and deploy workflows across programs, integrating models earlier into design decisions.
• Develop parameterized CAD geometry and run automated optimization, sensitivity, DOE, and uncertainty analyses.
• Apply AI to MDAO, improve workflows, and document, train, and mentor teams in MDAO methods.

What they ask for

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of experience in aircraft and/or missile design and analysis; 3+ years developing MDAO methods across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience deploying MDAO workflows and toolsets; expertise in optimization, sensitivity analysis, UQ, and DOE.
• Demonstrable use of large language models and/or AI models to improve engineering processes; Python or MATLAB scripting; ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance and SAP eligibility.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Experience with commercial MDAO frameworks such as ModeFRONTIER/VOLTA or Siemens HEEDS; ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance and SAP eligibility.

Pay

$167,000 — $220,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

Python, MATLAB, Git, C, C++, FORTRAN, ModeFRONTIER/VOLTA, Siemens HEEDS

AI focus

Apply large language models and/or develop AI models to accelerate engineering processes, and deploy AI solutions within MDAO workflows to improve efficiency and discovery.