Cornerstone Research Group, Inc Hiring for Aerospace Configuration Engineer at Miamisburg, OH Full Time

Seeking a Senior Aerospace Configuration Engineer with 5+ years of aircraft configuration design experience to contribute to and lead applied R&D and product development programs.

OUR COMPANY

Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. (CRG), near Dayton, Ohio, is an Aerospace and Defense company that develops and delivers innovative, customer-focused technology solutions.

When you join our dynamic and rapidly-growing organization, you will collaborate closely with our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to rapidly develop and demonstrate new systems, including novel Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and enabling technologies.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to design-build-fly prototypes, design pre-production aircraft, develop and integrate quiet electric propulsion, and perform clean sheet design. The team has participated in the development of multiple UAVs from Group 1 to 4, and has experience in designing, building, and testing many aerospace vehicles and enabling technologies.

The environment is dynamic but highly flexible with many exciting problem-solving opportunities and room to define future areas of technical growth as well as your own career growth. We need motivated and capable engineers to support our efforts in every dimension of the process from prototype to production.

WHO ARE WE?

CRG’s multidisciplinary team has successfully tackled our customers’ most challenging problems with discipline, creativity and flexibility in core business areas including aerospace systems, power and energy, advanced materials and manufacturing, medical technology, and sensor systems. This has resulted in CRG being recognized as a leader in innovation, in technology commercialization, and in providing a work environment that is deeply rewarding. Because of the nature of our work, exclusive U.S. citizenship is required for employment, and employees may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. To learn more about us, please visit: www.crgrp.com

OUR VALUES

Our employees are our most important assets. Our team mentality is key to our success. We value:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect and Dedication
• Innovation and Collaboration

We run fast but value work-life balance and flexibility. Our entrepreneurial / intrapreneurial mindset fosters our growth.

Requirements

• Exclusive US citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required
• BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university is required
• Minimum 5 years industry experience with aircraft configuration design, aerodynamics, performance analysis, structures layout, and systems layout. Prefer 10+ years experience.

CRG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualified Candidates will be able to:

• Lead aircraft configuration development from concept through detailed design
• Support definition and analysis of vehicle requirements
• Perform aircraft conceptual design and sizing for derivative and clean sheet aircraft
• In support of vehicle configuration, perform aerodynamic design, preliminary structural design layouts, systems sizing, and systems arrangements in a team environment
• Perform aircraft performance analysis
• Perform trade studies on systems and components of advanced concepts and aerospace platforms
• Lead and coordinate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Present detailed data and design recommendations based on findings and prepare s, presentations, drawings, and other engineering data
• Perform in the dynamic environment of a growing small business

To be successful in CRG’s corporate culture, Qualified Candidates must also be able:

• Work in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment
• Apply a get-it-done, and get-it-done-right mindset coupled with attention to detail
• Apply proactive and reactive problem-solving skills; Be a self-starter
• Quickly understand new technology areas and manage and adapt to rapidly changing customer needs
• Communicate technical results, plans, and issues with internal and external customers, including presenting and writing s and proposals
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities through proposal writing, opportunity identification and participation in meetings
• Stay current in technology advancements and embrace growth opportunities

Benefits

Eligible employees of Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) have access to a wealth of health, wellness, and work-life balance benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO: 5 weeks of annual paid time off
• Paid holidays (federal holiday schedule)
• Family-friendly schedule flexibility
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible savings account (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Group term life
• Voluntary term life
• 401(k) retirement account with employer match contribution
• Wellness incentive opportunities
• Casual, flexible, and hybrid work environment (based on position responsibilities)
• Free coffee and soft drinks in the office
• Social events
• Free parking