Manager, Aerodynamics
Core
Lead aerodynamic and acoustic performance for Zipline's autonomous delivery aircraft fleet, ensuring range, payload, noise compliance, and manufactability.
Role type
Senior engineering leader (aerodynamics)
Builds
Autonomous delivery aircraft fleet and hardware revisions
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Drone logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Applied aerodynamics, CFD (Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, powerFLOW), experimental aerodynamics (wind tunnel, PIV, flight-test instrumentation), advanced surfacing (CATIA, NX), propeller/rotor aerodynamics, aeroacoustics
Preferred skills
Leadership of 5–9 person teams, cross-functional tradeoff resolution, high-intensity problem solving
Technologies
Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, powerFLOW, CATIA, NX
Responsibilities
Own aerodynamic performance targets and aeroacoustic targets for vehicle programs; lead and grow the aerodynamics team; build and validate aerodynamic plant models; design and oversee execution of aero test assets; deliver advanced surfacing for mechanical design; lead propeller trade studies; establish and track fleet aerodynamic health metrics; interface with propulsion, structures, and certification teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
