Senior Rotor Aerodynamics Engineer — Home Office Opportunity

CycloTech GmbH; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Career development

International environment

Supportive culture

Home office

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

CycloTech GmbH is seeking a Senior Rotor Aerodynamics Engineer to lead aerodynamic design and optimization of CycloRotor propulsion systems from concept to testing. You will work across CFD and experimental validation, collaborating with aeroelastic and mechanical teams to ensure flight and mission performance.

The role requires extensive experience in aerodynamics, CFD validation, and OpenFOAM, with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative, international environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in aerodynamics design and development.
• Strong understanding of challenges and interfaces in aerodynamic design and optimization, CFD validation, and system integration.
• Basic knowledge of Python scripting and Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience validating CFD simulations and experimental results.
• Experience with OpenFOAM is desired.
• Assets: aeroacoustics for rotorcraft, aeroelastic analysis, wind tunnel testing, certifiable propulsion design.

Responsibilities

• Aerodynamic design and optimization of CycloRotor units from concept to validation.
• Create validation and correlation plans, focusing on CFD and experimental setup.
• Develop CFD simulation methodologies and validation processes.
• Contribute to aerodynamic performance targets for various units.
• Collaborate with mechanical and structural teams on aeroelastic interfaces.
• Help define processes and best practices for system performance and aerodynamic development.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux environments

CFD validation

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Master's degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

OpenFOAM

Wind tunnel testing

Aeroacoustics tools

Job description

CycloTech GmbH is seeking a Senior Rotor Aerodynamics Engineer to lead aerodynamic design and optimization of CycloRotor propulsion systems from concept to testing. You will work across CFD and experimental validation, collaborating with aeroelastic and mechanical teams to ensure flight and mission performance.

The role requires extensive experience in aerodynamics, CFD validation, and OpenFOAM, with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative, international environment.