CareerPlan

CFD / Aero Engineer

Nashville or Crossville, TNFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Aerodynamics Engineer performing CFD analysis, design optimization, and aero-structural/aeroacoustic trade studies for advanced electric propulsion systems and airframe integration.

Role type

Senior IC Aerodynamics Engineer (Propulsion/Aeroacoustics)

Builds

Electric propulsion systems, open rotor propulsors, and novel airframe designs

Domain

Aerospace propulsion, electric aviation, aeroacoustics

Required skills

CFD analysis (steady/transient), aerodynamic analysis methods, 3D CAD modeling, Python programming, Matlab, Julia, design optimization trades, technical reporting

Preferred skills

Aeroelasticity applications, force accounting for aeropropulsive systems, aeroacoustic methodologies, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO), Machine Learning Surrogate Models, Digital Twins, electric machines/motors, Git version control

Technologies

Ansys, StarCCM+, Solidworks, NX, CATIA V5, Fusion 360

Responsibilities

Perform CFD analysis of aircraft systems and external airframes; execute design optimization trades for performance, acoustics, and heat transfer; author analysis tools and scripts for designers; provide testing support and pre-test predictions; write peer-reviewed technical reports; collaborate with Flight Sciences and Chief Engineer teams.

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC