Seeking SENIOR Air Vehicle Systems Engineer with 5+ years of aircraft systems engineering experience to contribute and lead aircraft design, integrate, build, and test programs.

　　CRG strives to provide our warfighters with the tools and technologies needed to outpace their adversaries. While most companies offer positions in research and development, system design or production; CRG offers you the rare opportunity to do all three. This is a place where applying your unique skills and abilities will result in products that you can physically touch; where your impact to the mission can be truly experienced.

　　CRG offers unique opportunities that span development through production of advanced systems. When you join our dynamic and rapidly-growing organization, you will collaborate closely with our multi-disciplinary team of engineers to rapidly design, integrate, prototype, test and manufacture new systems. We are heavily involved in component level development, leveraging several patents, through testing and production of fully-integrated Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

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

　　Qualified Candidates will be able to:

　　Lead aircraft configuration and integration from concept through detailed design

　　Lead definition and analysis of vehicle requirements

　　Lead aircraft conceptual design and sizing for derivative and clean sheet aircraft

　　Lead configuration and integration of aerodynamic design, preliminary structural design layouts, systems sizing, and systems arrangements in a team environment

　　Lead aircraft aerodynamics and performance analysis

　　Establish aircraft geometry

　　Lead trade studies on systems and components of advanced concepts and aerospace platforms

　　Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary engineering team

　　Analyze and present detailed data and design recommendations based on findings and prepare reports, presentations, drawings, and other engineering data

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

　　Lead in the dynamic environment of a growing small business

　　Lead a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment

　　Successfully apply a get-it-done, and get-it-done-right mindset coupled with attention to detail to the team

　　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

　　Lead and 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

　　Requirements

　　Exclusive US citizenship is required

　　Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required

　　Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of STEM related engineering experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience OR STEM PhD with 0 years of experience

　　Minimum of 5 years of experience leading the system-level design and modeling of advanced air vehicle concepts

　　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 50/50 work environment (based on position responsibilities)

　　Free coffee and soft drinks in the office

　　Social events

　　Free parking

　　Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000 depending on experience

　　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

　　-Humility, Agility, and Will

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

　　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.