Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. Looking for Sr. Aerospace Configuration Engineer Full Time

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:

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 reports, 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;

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 reports 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

Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability)

Retirement Plan (401k)

5 Weeks Annual Paid Time Off

Annual Company Holidays follow Federal Vacation Schedule

Casual, Flexible and Hybrid work environment (based on position responsibilities)

Fun company events