Aerospace Aerodynamics Engineer — UAV & Missile CFD

HIKINEX; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HIKINEX seeks an experienced aerospace engineer to lead aerodynamic design and analysis for unmanned air vehicles and missiles. You will perform performance modeling, stability analysis, and tool development, ensuring rigorous data handling from wind tunnel and flight tests.

The role requires a BS in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years IC engineering experience, and eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance. Proficiency in MATLAB/Python and CFD methods is essential.

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years as an individual contributor engineer.
• Experience with aircraft performance and analysis predictions.
• Proficient in aerodynamic analysis techniques including hand calculations, vortex, lattice, panel methods, and CFD.
• Wind tunnel and flight test experience including data acquisition and analysis.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB and Python for internal tool development.
• Experience preparing formal documentation (specifications, test procedures, reports).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Aerodynamic design of unmanned air vehicles/missiles at all design maturities.
• Aerodynamic analysis of UAVs using low and high order methods.
• Develop and improve internal analysis tools as needed.
• Conduct stability and control analysis.
• Model and simulate aircraft performance.
• Generate aerodynamic loads for analysis and testing.
• Plan wind tunnel test campaigns and analyze results.
• Plan and execute flight test activities and analyses.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Aerodynamic analysis

Wind tunnel data analysis

Documentation

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

StarCCM+

Missile DATCOM

OTIS

DYMOS

Job description

HIKINEX seeks an experienced aerospace engineer to lead aerodynamic design and analysis for unmanned air vehicles and missiles. You will perform performance modeling, stability analysis, and tool development, ensuring rigorous data handling from wind tunnel and flight tests.

The role requires a BS in Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years IC engineering experience, and eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance. Proficiency in MATLAB/Python and CFD methods is essential.