Sr. Aerodynamics Engineer (Starship)
Core
Predict aerodynamics and aerothermal environments for Starship booster and ship during all mission phases using engineering models, simulations, and wind-tunnel testing to support safe landing and recovery.
Role type
Senior IC aerodynamics engineer (hypersonics)
Builds
Aerodynamic and aerothermal prediction tools and models for Starship vehicle design and flight validation
Domain
Aerospace engineering, hypersonic flight regimes, vehicle structures
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
CFD modeling and simulation, meshing, post-processing, compressible fluid dynamics, code/scripting in multiple languages, data analysis
Preferred skills
Siemens STAR-CCM+, Java scripting, NASA entry vehicle solvers (FUN3D, Loci/CHEM, DPLR), experimental testing, MATLAB/Python, Siemens NX, thermal protection systems
Technologies
Siemens STAR-CCM+, Java, MATLAB, Python, FUN3D, Loci/CHEM, DPLR, Siemens NX
Responsibilities
Prepare, mesh, run, and post-process CFD models; review post-flight data and compare to pre-flight estimates; interface with GNC and structures engineers to provide design inputs; write code and scripts for automated workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC