Aerospace CFD & Aerodynamics Engineer — UAS

Heven AeroTech; Bingen (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Sick leave

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity

Accident coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Heven AeroTech in Washington state is seeking an Aerodynamic Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and verify UAS aerodynamics from concept through flight test. You will develop aerodynamic requirements, perform airflow simulations, and ensure stability, control, and performance meet program goals.

The role collaborates with structures, propulsion, controls, and systems engineering teams across the lifecycle. Strong CFD, scripting, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 1–8 years of relevant experience in aerodynamics, CFD, or flight vehicle design (commensurate with role level).
• Working knowledge of aerodynamic fundamentals: lift/drag prediction, stability and control, boundary layer behavior, compressibility effects.
• Hands-on experience with CFD software (e.g., Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, CFD++) or aerodynamic prediction tools (e.g., AVL, XFOIL, Missile DATCOM, Digital DATCOM).
• Proficiency in a scripting/programming language (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for data analysis and automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerodynamic analysis of UAS airframes, including lift, drag, stability, and control derivatives using CFD tools or panel methods.
• Develop and maintain aerodynamic databases and 6-DOF simulation inputs.
• Define and verify aerodynamic performance requirements at vehicle and subsystem levels.
• Support wind tunnel test planning, execution, data reduction, and correlation with CFD predictions.
• Contribute to design verification activities and risk assessments.

Skills

CFD software

Python scripting

Wind tunnel data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

OpenFOAM

AVL

XFOIL

Job description

Heven AeroTech in Washington state is seeking an Aerodynamic Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and verify UAS aerodynamics from concept through flight test. You will develop aerodynamic requirements, perform airflow simulations, and ensure stability, control, and performance meet program goals.

The role collaborates with structures, propulsion, controls, and systems engineering teams across the lifecycle. Strong CFD, scripting, and communication skills are essential for success.