Aerospace Engineer - CFD & Aerodynamics for Autonomous Cargo

Poseidon Aerospace; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

6% Retirement matching

Flexible PTO

Free lunches and snacks

AI tools access

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to shape aerodynamic and performance characteristics of next-gen composite aircraft. You will perform CFD modeling, aerodynamic optimization, performance analysis, and test correlation, translating flight objectives into manufacturable designs.

The role blends analytical work with hands-on testing and close collaboration with design and manufacturing teams, leveraging experience in CFD tools, CAD, and flight dynamics to drive innovative

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, XFLR5
• Experience using CAD software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX for geometry creation and surface preparation
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, stability and control, and aircraft performance
• Familiarity with mesh design and refinement including fluent meshing
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and load validation
• Ability to interpret flight test data and create analytical performance models
• Understanding of composite design and manufacturing methods for aerodynamic surfaces
• Independent, practical engineer comfortable in a hands-on development environment

Responsibilities

• Design and validate aerodynamic surfaces, configurations, and control geometries using CFD analysis and historical data
• Support flight dynamics modeling and simulation for stability, control, and performance assessment
• Provide input on propulsion integration, cooling airflow, and control surface sizing
• Work with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to ensure aerodynamic designs are practical and efficient to produce
• Conduct aerodynamic load analyses to ensure the airframe is supported
• Create and maintain aerodynamic databases, performance models, and engineering documentation
• Correlate CFD and analytical predictions with flight test data
• Participate in flight testing and data review to compare measured results with predicted performance
• Aid in the development of flight simulation models

Skills

CFD tools

CAD software

Aerodynamics

Flight dynamics

Data analysis

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Star-CCM+

XFLR5

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to shape aerodynamic and performance characteristics of next-gen composite aircraft. You will perform CFD modeling, aerodynamic optimization, performance analysis, and test correlation, translating flight objectives into manufacturable designs.

The role blends analytical work with hands-on testing and close collaboration with design and manufacturing teams, leveraging experience in CFD tools, CAD, and flight dynamics to drive innovative