1d ago
Sr. CFD Engineer, Fixed-Wing
San Jose, California, United States
$126.7k-$174.2k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll perform aerodynamic design and simulations of Archer's eVTOL aircraft using CFD, running shape optimizations and developing high-fidelity models. You'll support vehicle design from concept to certification, correlating simulations with flight test and wind tunnel data. This role offers a chance to work on cutting-edge electric aircraft and advance sustainable air mobility.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Perform aerodynamic design and simulations using CFD
- Run aerodynamic shape optimizations of vehicle components
- Develop and maintain high-fidelity aerodynamic models
- Correlate CFD results with flight test and wind tunnel data
📋 Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Aeronautics Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience modeling eVTOL aerodynamics with CFD
- Strong understanding of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics
- Proficiency in NASA Overflow CFD software
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with NASA Fun3D CFD software
- Familiarity with HELIOS computational framework
- Experience performing acoustic analysis
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 💰 Competitive base pay range $126,700-$174,200
- 🏖️ Pay-for-performance culture
📨 Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
- 2Technical Interview· 60 min
- 3Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
🚩 Heads Up
- No visa sponsorship offered
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