Aerodynamics Engineer
Core
Perform and oversee aerodynamic simulations, lead design optimization, and architect models for Archer's all-electric eVTOL aircraft to maximize performance and efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC aerodynamics engineer (eVTOL/rotorcraft)
Builds
Aerodynamic models, simulation workflows, and aircraft OML components for sustainable air mobility
Domain
Aerospace engineering, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), rotorcraft
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
gradient-based and gradient-free optimization, aerodynamic design of airfoils/wings/control surfaces, surrogate modeling (Kriging, Neural Networks), advanced Python, experimental data processing, software development tools (Git, CI/CD)
Preferred skills
eVTOL/multicopter vehicle aerodynamics design, wind tunnel campaign execution, flight test data processing, high-performance computing (HPC), rotorcraft analysis tools (RCAS, CAMRAD2), certification basis familiarity (Part 23/25, 27/29), Matlab/Simulink, Fortran/C++
Responsibilities
Perform and oversee low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations, lead aerodynamic design and optimization of aircraft OML components, architect linear/non-linear/real-time aerodynamic models, analyze flight test and wind tunnel data to validate models, develop methods to integrate flight test data into simulation models, contribute to aerodynamic software stack development, partner with flight test pilots and multidisciplinary teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC