Aerospace Engineer III Location:

Englewood, CO (Onsite)

Duration:

12-Month Contract (10/05/2026 - 10/01/2027)

Pay Rate:

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Employment Type:

Contract About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineer III to support the design, analysis, testing, and development of advanced aerospace systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex engineering projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and aerospace performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of advanced aerospace components and systems. Perform and oversee engineering analyses, simulations, and testing activities. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Review and approve engineering documentation, technical reports, and design artifacts. Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering best practices. Manage project schedules, technical deliverables, and resource allocation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve program objectives. Support the development, validation, and improvement of aerospace technologies and methodologies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 6 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience. Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) may be considered in lieu of some experience. Strong understanding of engineering principles and aerospace design practices. Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools. Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis and simulation. Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and product development teams. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Experience using CFD tools such as Star-CCM+. Aircraft aerodynamic database development experience. Heat transfer and thermal analysis expertise. Aircraft component load analysis experience. Aircraft performance and flight mechanics analysis. Experience supporting wind tunnel testing and aircraft flight testing. Aerospace and defense industry background. Aircraft static stability analysis experience. Store separation analysis and/or 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) modeling. Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Experience working on Linux-based engineering platforms.

Understanding of:

Parametric design Model-Based Definition (MBD) Flight mechanics fundamentals Aerospace engineering standards and best practices Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Technical Skills Required Engineering Principles and Practices Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Multidisciplinary Design and Development Star-CCM+ or similar CFD software Preferred Aerodynamic Database Development Heat Transfer Analysis Aircraft Loads Analysis Aircraft Performance Analysis Wind Tunnel Testing Flight Testing Static Stability Analysis Store Separation Analysis 6DOF Analysis High-Performance Computing Linux Platforms Parametric Design Model-Based Definition (MBD) Why Apply? Competitive hourly compensation of $50 - $60 per hour Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace programs Collaborative engineering environment Exposure to advanced aerospace analysis, testing, and development initiatives Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.