Electric Propulsion Aerodynamics Engineer

Launch Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off (PTO)

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Stipend

401(k)

End of Year Bonus

Beverages & Snacks

Job summary

Whisper Aero in Tennessee is seeking a propulsion engineer with strong aerodynamic design experience for conceptual and preliminary stages of electric ducted fans. You’ll advance the company's proprietary design tools and validate models against CFD and tests.

Responsibilities include space exploration of propulsive characteristics, optimization of cascade geometry, and documentation of design artifacts, collaborating across teams to deliver efficient, low-noise propulsion solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in aerospace/technical field with related experience.
• Experience in aerodynamic design of compressors or fans at conceptual/preliminary stages.
• Strong fundamentals in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, propulsion and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support design of Whisper Aero propulsion technology and fan design software.
• Conduct conceptual/preliminary aerodynamic design of electric ducted fans and cascade geometry.
• Validate performance models against CFD and test results.
• Document and maintain design artifacts and processes.
• Contribute to design reviews and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Propulsion Thermodynamics

Object-oriented programming (Python)

Design and optimization

Software development

Airfoil/cascade design

Aeroacoustics

CAD

CFD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or relevant technical discipline

Master’s degree in similar disciplines

PhD in similar disciplines

Tools

CAD tools

CFD tools

Airfoil/cascade design tools

Job description

Whisper Aero in Tennessee is seeking a propulsion engineer with strong aerodynamic design experience for conceptual and preliminary stages of electric ducted fans. You’ll advance the company's proprietary design tools and validate models against CFD and tests.

Responsibilities include space exploration of propulsive characteristics, optimization of cascade geometry, and documentation of design artifacts, collaborating across teams to deliver efficient, low-noise propulsion solutions.