Aerodynamics Engineer – Conceptual Sizing & Performance
Core
Conceptually size primary aerodynamic surfaces and estimate performance for a next-generation all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
Role type
Senior IC aerodynamics and performance engineer
Builds
Conceptual vehicle configurations and performance estimates for sustainable air mobility
Domain
Aerospace / eVTOL / Electric Aviation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Conceptual aerodynamic design, low-fidelity aerodynamic tools (AVL, OpenVSP), handbook-based sizing methods (Hoerner, Roskam), trim and flight mechanics analysis, vehicle performance estimation, Python or MATLAB
Preferred skills
Tiltrotor and rotorcraft aerodynamics, CFD solvers (OVERFLOW, FUN3D, StarCCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM), rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools (RCAS, CAMRAD II)
Technologies
AVL, OpenVSP, XFOIL, Hoerner, Roskam, Python, MATLAB, OVERFLOW, FUN3D, StarCCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM, RCAS, CAMRAD II
Responsibilities
Conceptually size primary aerodynamic surfaces (wing, tail/empennage) against mission requirements, build vehicle drag polar across flight envelope, trim vehicle across hover/transition/cruise conditions, estimate vehicle performance (range, endurance, speed, climb), conduct mission-level performance analysis, provide aerodynamic feedback for configuration trades, collaborate with vehicle and powertrain architects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC