1d ago
Aerodynamics Engineer, Modeling & Optimization
San Jose, California, United States
$140k-$190k / year
full-timemidaerospace
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll perform low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations of Archer's eVTOL aircraft and develop linear/non-linear aerodynamic models to predict aircraft behavior. Your work will directly impact flight performance and simulation accuracy through experimental data analysis and model improvement.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Perform low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations of eVTOL aircraft
- Develop linear/non-linear aerodynamic models for aircraft behavior prediction
- Analyze experimental data from flight test or wind tunnel to improve models
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for flight simulator updates
📋 Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 2+ years experience with BS or 1+ with MS/PhD in rotorcraft/eVTOL aerodynamics
- Experience in eVTOL vehicle aerodynamics design and 6 DoF trimming
- Proficiency in Python programming
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with neural networks or ML for aerodynamic modeling
- Experience with wind tunnel and flight test campaigns
- Work experience with RCAS/CAMRAD2 or NASA Overflow/Fun3D
📨 Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Call· 30 min
- 2Technical Interview· 60 min
- 3On-site Interview· 120 min
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