Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

Heart Aerospace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to join their Flight Performance and Simulation team. This role focuses on the development and optimization of an aerodynamic model for a groundbreaking hybrid-electric aircraft, aimed at transforming the aviation industry. You will leverage your extensive experience in aerodynamics design and CFD tools to contribute to a project that promises to decarbonize aviation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pioneering team at a new R&D hub in Los Angeles, where your expertise will help shape the future of regional air travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerodynamics design with extensive CFD analysis experience.
• Proficient in CFD tools and grid generation for accurate simulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the aerodynamic model of the hybrid-electric aircraft.
• Collaborate with the Flight Performance and Simulation team.

Skills

Aerodynamics Design

CFD Tools (FlightStream, CFD++)

Grid Generation and Meshing Techniques

CFD Analysis

Wind Tunnel Testing

Python Programming

Fluid Dynamics Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD++

FlightStream

Job description

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Our headquarters is based in Gothenburg, Sweden and we are now opening up a R&D hub in Los Angeles, which will focus on the advancement of Heart’s hybrid-electric propulsion system and other key technologies.

Your mission

Heart is building a hybrid, battery-electric regional aircraft to decarbonize and democratize aviation. As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer on the Flight Performance and Simulation team, you will be responsible for the development and optimization of the aerodynamic model of the aircraft.

You will report to the CTO and your place of work will be at our office located in El Segundo, CA (Los Angeles).

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• 5+ years professional experience in aerodynamics design
• Advanced proficiency in FlightStream, CFD++, or similar aerodynamics CFD tools.
• Experience in grid generation and meshing techniques for various geometries, ensuring accurate and efficient simulations.
• Extensive aerodynamics design experience, including CFD analysis, wind tunnel testing, correlating analysis with test data, and optimization.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of fluid dynamics analysis and simulation and ability to select appropriate models for different flow regimes.
• Strong fundamentals including knowledge of simplified formulas for hand-calcs, semiempirical methods, and when to apply different approaches.
• Software development experience in Python or a similar language. Experience setting up scripted optimization pipelines that include aerodynamic solvers.
• Experience with aircraft development programs, for example FAA Part 23 or 25.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English
• Flight experience, for example Private Pilot (PPL) or above.

Education

• Bachelor's or above in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar