7h ago

Senior Aerodynamicist

Manchester, Connecticut

$150k-$175k / year

full-timesenioraerospace

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead the aerodynamic and acoustic design of next-generation propeller blades for quiet, high-efficiency aircraft propulsion systems. Your work will directly shape the performance and noise reduction of hardware that flies. This role offers the chance to build internal aeroacoustic capabilities from the ground up.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Lead aerodynamic design and optimization of propeller blades for high thrust and low noise
  • Perform aerodynamic and aeroacoustic analysis using analytical methods and CFD
  • Plan and support wind tunnel, propulsion rig, and flight test campaigns
  • Build and grow the internal aeroacoustic design framework

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 8+ years in propeller, rotor, or turbomachinery aerodynamic design
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • Strong understanding of propeller aerodynamics and blade design principles
  • Experience predicting tonal and broadband noise mechanisms in rotating systems

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Propeller design for electric propulsion or distributed propulsion systems
  • Experience supporting propeller acoustic testing using microphone arrays
  • Familiarity with aircraft noise certification frameworks

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Unlimited PTO
  • ๐Ÿฅ Health, vision, dental insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401K
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Equity participation

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Offerยท 1 week
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