Infrared (IR) Analyst - Signature Engineering Specialist - IR SME

Description:
Seeking Infrared (IR) Signature Engineering Specialist
Infrared Subject Matter Expert (IR SME)
Defense client in Indianapolis, IN ONSITE work***
Must have Infrared (IR) analysis experience / Ideally an IR SME
1 year CONTRACT with possible extension
M-F standard business hours; 5 days ONSITE
US Citizen required**** with Active Secret Clearance or within window of having it reinstated*****
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Education requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (can be engineering with minor in math or physics)

ob Description:
As the Infrared Signature Engineering Specialist, you will perform IR signature analysis of hot parts and plume of aircraft exhaust systems. The role supports the entire product lifecycle from concept generation and evaluation to in-service support.
***KEY SKILL: MUST have infrared (IR) analysis experience***

Hard Requirements:
•5-6 years’ experience with Infrared Analysis (ideally in aerospace industry)
•Proficiency in computer programming language such as FORTRAN, Visual Basic, and/or C++

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Preferred Skills:
• Master’s degree preferred

Duties
•Perform infrared analysis of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, missiles, marine craft, and associated propulsion systems (Airframes and exhaust plumes) with requisite survivability codes (commercial, military, customer provided, and/or RR internal. Prepare and deliver analysis results in formal and informal design reviews
•Perform infrared testing of above exhaust systems utilizing IR camera hardware in both ground and flight test environments
•Design low observable IR exhaust systems for above referenced platforms
• Apply systems engineering concepts to define whole engine fluid systems and support resolution of system-level issues. This will include working together with other engineers in Thermofluids, Engine Performance, Controls, Installations, Turbines, Compressors, Combustion, and Power Transmission Systems
• Contribute to your team by defining and completing technical work packages to meet customer requirements, evaluating technologies, implementing systems engineering approaches, assisting junior engineers, and identifying and/or developing new and better approaches to the infrared signature design/analysis processes and guides

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics along with 2+ years of experience in IR signature design/analysis, thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics and/or engine design.

Other Desired Qualifications:
Experience in Infrared analysis of hot parts and plumes of aircraft exhaust systems
Experience with survivability analysis and common industry toolsets
Experience with gas turbine engine exhaust analysis
Experience in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics and/or engine design
Experience in performing and reviewing heat transfer/thermals modelling and analysis
Experience in gas turbine secondary air system, oil system, fuel system or thermal management system design, modeling, and analysis.
Experience with Thermofluid Systems analysis tools (SPAN, SC03, AMESim, Simscape, Fluent, STAR-CCM+, NPSS)
Experience with workflow automation (Preliminary System Design and/or Component Design Systems)
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***This CONTRACT does NOT include any paid holidays or paid vacations***
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If qualified, APPLY and then call Peggy at 774-210-4108 to discuss.
 
Job Number: PL IR SME
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
Rate: DOE
Per Diem: Possible
Overtime: Possible
Duration: 12+ months CONTRACT
Start Date: 2-3 weeks
Input Date: 03/24/2026
Firm Name: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Attention: Peggy Lundie Sr. Recruiter
Address: 15 KENNETH MINER DR
City, State: WRENTHAM, MA 02093
800 Phone: 877/334-7700
Fax Phone: 877/335-7700
Email: plundie@advancedtechno.com
Website: www.advancedtechno.com
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