Infrared Signature Engineering Specialist

Job Title: Infrared Signature Engineering Specialist

Location: (City, State)

Duration: Contract - 12 months (potential extension)

Pay Range: $45/hr $50.22/hr (W2)

Job ID: 371928

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an Infrared Signature Engineering Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in infrared signature analysis, survivability toolsets, and thermofluid systems, and a proven ability to deliver actionable analysis, testing, and design guidance across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Perform infrared analysis of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, missiles, marine craft, and associated propulsion systems, including airframes and exhaust plumes, using commercial, military, customer, and internal survivability codes.
• Prepare and deliver analysis results in formal and informal design reviews.
• Plan and execute infrared testing of exhaust systems using IR camera hardware in ground and flight test environments.
• Design low observable infrared exhaust systems for aircraft, missile, and marine platforms.
• Apply systems engineering to define whole engine fluid systems and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with Thermofluids, Engine Performance, Controls, Installations, Turbines, Compressors, Combustion, and Power Transmission teams.
• Define and complete technical work packages, evaluate technologies, implement systematic approaches, mentor junior engineers, and improve IR signature design and analysis processes and guides.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 2+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; or a JD/PhD.
• 5-6 years of hands-on infrared analysis experience, ideally in aerospace.
• Proficiency in programming such as FORTRAN, Visual Basic, and/or C++.
• Experience in infrared analysis of hot parts and exhaust plumes for aircraft propulsion systems.
• Experience with survivability analysis and common industry toolsets.
• Experience with gas turbine engine exhaust analysis.
• Background in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, fluid mechanics, and/or engine design.
• Experience performing and reviewing heat transfer and thermal modeling and analysis.
• Experience with secondary air, oil, fuel, or thermal management system design, modeling, and analysis for gas turbines.
• Experience with Thermofluid Systems tools such as SPAN, SC03, AMESim, Simscape, Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or NPSS.
• Experience with workflow automation for preliminary system or component design.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree.
• Experience spanning IR physics and optics in addition to thermal analysis.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

Role Logistics

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard business hours; 5 days on-site.
• Interview Process: Virtual panel to start; potential second round.
• Target Start Date: ASAP.
• Overtime: Possible with pre-approval.

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance or eligible for reinstatement within the allowable window.
• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (engineering degree with minor in math or physics acceptable).

Team Context & Growth

• Collaborative team environment with support across multiple programs.
• Opportunity to develop toward lead IR role as senior SME approaches retirement.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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