Hypersonics Aerodynamics Engineer | CFD & High-Speed Flight

Hermeus Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,800 - 140,250; Full time

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Job summary

Hermeus Corporation is building the world's fastest aircraft by pursuing rapid iterative prototyping and high-speed aerodynamics excellence.

As an Aerodynamics Engineer, you will design, analyze, and validate high-speed configurations using CFD simulations, wind tunnel data, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, fast iteration, and contributing to breakthrough aerospace solutions at an ambitious pace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of aerodynamics experience.
• Proficiency with CFD software and Python/MATLAB.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and refine aerodynamic designs for supersonic to hypersonic vehicles.
• Conduct CFD simulations and analyses to assess aerodynamic performance and behavior.
• Design, optimize, and evaluate vehicle configurations for high-speed flight and hypersonic travel.
• Contribute to wind tunnel testing and experimental data analysis to validate CFD predictions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of innovative aerodynamic solutions.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated vehicle design and performance.

Skills

Aerodynamics

CFD

Python

MATLAB

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Wind tunnel data analysis

Job description

Hermeus Corporation is building the world's fastest aircraft by pursuing rapid iterative prototyping and high-speed aerodynamics excellence.

As an Aerodynamics Engineer, you will design, analyze, and validate high-speed configurations using CFD simulations, wind tunnel data, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, fast iteration, and contributing to breakthrough aerospace solutions at an ambitious pace.