Aeronautical Engineer: Flight Performance & Aero Optimization

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT LLC; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Aerosystems in Exton, PA is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer to join a small, fast-moving team responsible for aircraft configuration development, aerodynamic analysis, performance optimization, stability and control assessments, and flight test support.

The role offers direct visibility into every stage of product development, with engineers working across disciplines to deliver innovative aerospace solutions that meet stringent requirements and tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3–4 years of professional aerospace engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of aircraft aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and vehicle performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerodynamic analyses to support aircraft configuration design and optimization.
• Evaluate lift, drag, stability, controllability, endurance, and efficiency.
• Develop and assess aerodynamic models using computational and simulation tools.
• Conduct airflow analysis, trade studies, and performance assessments for design decisions.
• Support conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design activities.
• Participate in aerodynamic testing, including plan, data analysis, and correlation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate aerodynamic requirements with other systems.
• Evaluate design changes and recommend improvements based on performance and manufacturability.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Flight mechanics

Engineering trade studies

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS Fluent

OpenFOAM

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Innovative Aerosystems in Exton, PA is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer to join a small, fast-moving team responsible for aircraft configuration development, aerodynamic analysis, performance optimization, stability and control assessments, and flight test support.

The role offers direct visibility into every stage of product development, with engineers working across disciplines to deliver innovative aerospace solutions that meet stringent requirements and tight timelines.