Senior Aerodynamics Engineer & Flight Systems Lead

Astro Mechanica; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program and stock options

Self-managed flexible time-off policy

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in San Francisco seeks an experienced aerodynamicist to perform design and analysis of aircraft aerodynamics. You'll conduct CFD analysis and develop optimization techniques to enhance performance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in aerodynamic design, proficiency with CFD tools, and experience in managing complex projects. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, and offers a flexible work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis.
• Proficiency in CFD analysis and optimization techniques.
• Expertise in architecting MDAO frameworks for transonic and supersonic configurations.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and analysis of aircraft aerodynamics across flight regimes.
• Conduct CFD analysis using multiple solvers.
• Develop advanced optimization techniques to enhance aerodynamic performance.
• Support design, fabrication, testing, and analysis of wind tunnel models.
• Work with cross-functional teams to refine concepts and conduct trade studies.

Skills

Aerodynamic design

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Optimization techniques

Parametric geometry modeling

Wind tunnel testing

High-fidelity aerodynamic shape optimization

Multi-fidelity data synthesis

Multidisciplinary design

High performance computing (HPC)

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

CFD Solvers

Mesh adaptation tools

AWS

Azure

Google HPC

Job description

A leading aerospace company in San Francisco seeks an experienced aerodynamicist to perform design and analysis of aircraft aerodynamics. You'll conduct CFD analysis and develop optimization techniques to enhance performance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in aerodynamic design, proficiency with CFD tools, and experience in managing complex projects. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, and offers a flexible work environment with comprehensive benefits.