Aerodynamics Engineer I
Core
Develop and execute CFD analyses to solve novel challenges in vehicle entry stability and control for reusable launch vehicles.
Role type
Aerodynamics Engineer I
Builds
Terran R rocket vehicle systems
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Reusable launch vehicles
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
compressible flow analysis, CFD analysis, high-performance computing (HPC), Python or Matlab scripting, uncertainty quantification, database development
Preferred skills
hardware design using aerodynamic data, instrumentation and testing, launch vehicle familiarity
Technologies
FUN3D, Star-CCM+
Responsibilities
Develop and execute CFD analyses for vehicle entry stability and control; Validate CFD approaches and establish best practices; Scope and develop aerodynamics databases; Drive design of major system elements like fins and flaps; Guide hardware engineers to meet aerodynamics requirements; Mature tools for developing and communicating aerodynamics data
Seniority
Entry-level IC