Aeroelastic Research Engineer: Fluid-Structure Dynamics

AeroVironment, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks an entry-level Research Engineer to work on fluid-structure interaction dynamics at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH.

The role emphasizes computational design, analysis, and experimental validation of aeroelastic structures with neural networks and topology optimization. Qualifications include an advanced degree in a related field, proficiency in Python/MATLAB/C++, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics.
• Recent Ph.D. or MS preferred; grads with defense schedule considered.
• Expertise in CFD, dynamical systems, data reduction, or ML surrogate modeling.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB and/or C++.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to computational design, analysis and validation of fluid-structure interaction dynamics on aeroelastic structures.
• Characterize and optimize FSI dynamics for intrinsic mathematical operations and state assessment.
• Collaborate with researchers from diverse technical backgrounds.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

ML surrogates

Oral & written comm.

Education

Aerospace Eng.

Mechanical Eng.

Physics

Applied Mathematics

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks an entry-level Research Engineer to work on fluid-structure interaction dynamics at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH.

The role emphasizes computational design, analysis, and experimental validation of aeroelastic structures with neural networks and topology optimization. Qualifications include an advanced degree in a related field, proficiency in Python/MATLAB/C++, and strong communication skills.