aerodynamics. I am sure that my specialty is part of the problem. A job with fewer openings than most. Then add in the governments sequestration. That has drastically affected monies. The one phrase I hear most often in interviews is that they are having "to do more with less". My background though is very diverse. I have expertise in computer programming and simulations.

In case there is someone reading this post that is in the recruiting business or in the aerospace business and willing to network or anyone who thinks they can help, I will copy and paste a small snippet of my resume below. It will give a little flavor.


AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL
Experienced aeronautical engineer with a diverse engineering history and an extensive background in aerodynamics, software development and simulation.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Aerodynamic analysis
• Wind tunnel testing
• FORTRAN
• Technical Writing
• Missile analysis
• Trajectory analysis
• Database development
• Customer relations
• Aircraft analysis
• Simulations
• Programming


AERODYNAMICS ENGINEER:
• Researched and modeled the aerodynamics of numerous programs including:

 the B-2 bomber
 the F-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter
 the Pershing II missile
 Ballistic Missile Defense projects
 FBM
 several advanced concepts

• Performed aerodynamic analysis in support of major development programs. Presented analytic results at major design reviews and at Working Groups.
• Planned and conducted subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic wind tunnel tests to obtain the aerodynamic characteristics of proposed vehicle configurations and the final vehicle configuration.
• Reduced and analyzed wind tunnel test data to evaluate and compare vehicle configurations and to generate databases for the final configuration.
• Predicted and analyzed the stability and control aerodynamic characteristics of tactical missiles and aircraft.
• Developed aerodynamic force and moment databases for tactical missiles and aircraft for aerodynamic analysis, loads analysis, flight control laws analysis, and thermal analysis. One effort eliminated ninety percent of the anomalies degrading the flight control laws.
• Analyzed the ballistic trajectories of reentry bodies/vehicles including performing accuracy assessments and environment analyses.
• Produced a pressure database for the F-23 air data system to determine vehicle orientation and altitude during flight.
• Designed the proposed vehicle configuration for the FBM Medium Lift Reentry Body.
• Wrote compliance statements and supporting reference reports for requirements verification.
• Interfaced routinely with Systems Engineering, Mass Properties, Stress, Materials, Manufacturing, Security,
Finance, Management, and others.