Aerodynamics Engineer

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to run high-fidelity CFD from subsonic to transonic regimes and to build robust aerodynamic databases for flight dynamics and FCS integration.

You will reduce flight test telemetry and calibrate CFD, empirical, and wind-tunnel models while working on-site in Canada. A Master’s degree and security clearance eligibility are preferred; Toronto or Ottawa locations supported.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CFD across subsonic through transonic regimes and turning it into aero databases used by flight dynamics and FCS teams.

Responsibilities

• Run high-fidelity CFD across subsonic and transonic flight regimes to predict vehicle performance, stability, and control characteristics.
• Build and maintain linear and non-linear aerodynamic databases covering lift, drag, pitching moment, and control surface authority
• Feed aerodynamic databases into flight dynamics and FCS models
• Diagnose and mitigate compressibility effects, shock wave formation, and wave drag
• Deploy to ground test facilities and flight test sites to monitor real-time aerodynamic performance, instrumentation, and air data systems
• Reduce flight test telemetry to validate and calibrate CFD, empirical, and wind tunnel models
• Work with rapid-prototyping teams to iterate outer mold line, control surface, and payload integration geometries
• Partner with Structures, Propulsion, GNC, and Systems Engineering on cross-disciplinary aerodynamic trades
• Report to the Aircraft Configuration Lead

Skills

CFD Analysis

Aerodynamic Database Development

Flight Test Telemetry Reduction

Compressible Aerodynamics

Data Automation Programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Government of Canada Security Clearance Eligibility

Tools

CFD Solvers

Grid Generation Tools

Flight Dynamics Models

FCS Models

Instrumentation Systems

Job description

• Run high-fidelity CFD across subsonic and transonic flight regimes to predict vehicle performance, stability, and control characteristics
• Build and maintain linear and non-linear aerodynamic databases covering lift, drag, pitching moment, and control surface authority
• Feed aerodynamic databases into flight dynamics and FCS models
• Diagnose and mitigate compressibility effects, shock wave formation, and wave drag
• Deploy to ground test facilities and flight test sites to monitor real-time aerodynamic performance, instrumentation, and air data systems
• Reduce flight test telemetry to validate and calibrate CFD, empirical, and wind tunnel models
• Work with rapid-prototyping teams to iterate outer mold line, control surface, and payload integration geometries
• Partner with Structures, Propulsion, GNC, and Systems Engineering on cross-disciplinary aerodynamic trades
• Report to the Aircraft Configuration Lead

Requirements

• Hands-on experience running CFD across subsonic through transonic regimes and turning it into aero databases used by flight dynamics and FCS teams
• Working command of compressible aerodynamics, including shock formation, wave drag, and control surface authority
• Experience reducing flight test telemetry and using it to calibrate or correct CFD, empirical, and wind tunnel models
• Willingness to deploy to ground test facilities and flight test sites
• Proficiency with industry-standard CFD solvers and grid generation tools
• Advanced proficiency in programming or working with AI for data reduction, automation, and database generation
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of direct experience in aerodynamic design, CFD, and flight testing within defense, UAV, or tactical aircraft programs
• Eligibility to complete a Government of Canada security clearance process
• Legal authorization to work in Canada or the United States
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Ottawa or Toronto

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in running high-fidelity CFD across subsonic and transonic flight regimes, with a strong focus on building aerodynamic databases and validating models through flight test telemetry. Proficient in collaborating across disciplines to enhance aerodynamic performance and control characteristics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CFD Analysis
• Aerodynamic Database Development
• Flight Test Telemetry Reduction
• Compressible Aerodynamics
• Programming for Data Automation

Hard Skills

• CFD Analysis
• Aerodynamic Database Development
• Flight Test Telemetry Reduction
• Compressible Aerodynamics
• Shock Wave Formation
• Wave Drag
• Control Surface Authority
• Data Automation Programming
• AI for Data Reduction
• Wind Tunnel Model Calibration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
• Government of Canada Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Aerodynamic Design
• Defense Programs
• UAV Programs
• Tactical Aircraft Programs

Tools & Technologies

• CFD Solvers
• Grid Generation Tools
• Flight Dynamics Models
• FCS Models
• Instrumentation Systems