Lead Aerospace Engineer – Autonomous VTOL & Medical Logistics

Haast Autonomous; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Haast Autonomous in the United States is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to lead the initial conceptualization and design of aircraft based on core requirements. You will build performance models for prototypes and analyze system tradeoffs to inform rapid decisions.

The role requires hands-on CFD/FEA, CAD proficiency, and experience with UAVs. You will collaborate across mechanical, avionics, controls, and operations teams in a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of aircraft performance, stability, and flight mechanics.
• Experience with UAVs, fixed-wing, VTOL, or flight-test programs.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or similar).
• Hands-on CFD/FEA for aircraft analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and design of aircraft based on core requirements.
• Build and maintain performance models for aircraft prototypes.
• Analyze range, endurance, climb, cruise, stall, stability, and payload tradeoffs.
• Support sizing, configuration, and design trade decisions.
• Integrate design for manufacturing principles for real-world production.

Skills

Aircraft performance

Flight dynamics

UAVs

CFD/FEA

Python

CAD

Data analysis

Tools

ANSYS CFD

OpenFOAM

MATLAB

Python

SolidWorks

Job description

Haast Autonomous in the United States is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to lead the initial conceptualization and design of aircraft based on core requirements. You will build performance models for prototypes and analyze system tradeoffs to inform rapid decisions.

The role requires hands-on CFD/FEA, CAD proficiency, and experience with UAVs. You will collaborate across mechanical, avionics, controls, and operations teams in a fast-moving startup environment.