Sr Aerodynamics Engineer
Core
Develop and execute CFD analyses to solve novel challenges in vehicle entry stability and control, validate approaches, and drive the design of major rocket system elements like fins and flaps.
Role type
Senior IC aerodynamics engineer (rocketry)
Builds
Terran R rocket systems and aerodynamics databases
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Rocketry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
compressible flow analysis, CFD workflow architecture, high-performance computing (HPC), Python programming, external flow simulation, engine plume simulation, cross-disciplinary design problem solving
Preferred skills
database design and analysis, wind tunnel testing, flight testing, validation and verification, conops and configuration support
Technologies
FUN3D, Star-CCM+, Loci/CHEM, HPC clusters
Responsibilities
Develop and execute CFD analyses for vehicle entry stability and control; Validate CFD approaches and establish best practices; Scope and develop aerodynamics databases with uncertainty quantification; Drive design of major system elements (fins, flaps, primary structure); Guide and mentor hardware engineers; Mature tools for developing and communicating aerodynamics data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC