Flight Sciences Engineer — Aerodynamics & CFD Specialist

Speedrun Talent Network; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Equity

Bonus

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Flight Sciences Engineer, Design, to lead aerodynamic design efforts for aircraft programs. You will contribute to CFD analyses, wind tunnel data interpretation, and development of performance models to optimize efficiency and stability across flight conditions.

You will collaborate with structural, propulsion, and control systems teams in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality solutions while guiding design and testing activities in Seattle and beyond.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in aerodynamics or conceptual design on air vehicle programs.
• Familiarity with CFD software and techniques.
• Familiarity with basic aerodynamic tool development in Python / MATLAB.
• Experience in aircraft sizing and conceptual design.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aerodynamic design and build multi-disciplinary optimizations.
• Run CFD simulations and communicate results.
• Construct aerodynamic models using wind tunnel data, CFD data, physics-based data, or a combination of all.
• Develop and implement aerodynamic performance models and tools to support design and flight operations.
• Support wind tunnel test campaigns.
• Analyze flight test data to validate and refine aerodynamic models and designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structural, propulsion, and control systems engineers.

Skills

Aerodynamics

CFD

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

STAR-CCM+

NX lofting

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Flight Sciences Engineer, Design, to lead aerodynamic design efforts for aircraft programs. You will contribute to CFD analyses, wind tunnel data interpretation, and development of performance models to optimize efficiency and stability across flight conditions.

You will collaborate with structural, propulsion, and control systems teams in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality solutions while guiding design and testing activities in Seattle and beyond.