Aerospace Engineer: CFD & Flight Dynamics

Poseidon Aerospace; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer in San Francisco to develop our next-generation composite aircraft. The role involves CFD modeling, aerodynamic optimization, and performance analysis. Responsibilities include designing aerodynamic surfaces, supporting flight dynamics modeling, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates are proficient with CFD tools, experienced in CAD, and understand aerodynamics and aircraft performance. We encourage passionate engineers who can learn quickly and solve problems to apply.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, XFLR5.
• Experience using CAD software like Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, stability, control, and aircraft performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate aerodynamic surfaces using CFD analysis.
• Support flight dynamics modeling for performance assessment.
• Work with engineers to ensure aerodynamic designs are practical.

Skills

CFD tools proficiency (ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, XFLR5)

CAD software experience (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)

Understanding of aerodynamics

Mesh design knowledge

Structural analysis knowledge

Flight test data interpretation

Composite design understanding

Hands-on development skills

Job description

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer in San Francisco to develop our next-generation composite aircraft. The role involves CFD modeling, aerodynamic optimization, and performance analysis. Responsibilities include designing aerodynamic surfaces, supporting flight dynamics modeling, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates are proficient with CFD tools, experienced in CAD, and understand aerodynamics and aircraft performance. We encourage passionate engineers who can learn quickly and solve problems to apply.