Aerodynamic Engineer

The role

The Aerodynamic Engineer will design, validate, and improve the flight physics of platforms. This role involves aerodynamic design, simulation, physical testing, and Python tooling.

What you will do

• Contribute to aerodynamic layout and analysis of fixed-wing, multicopter, and eVTOL configurations.
• Support flight test and wind tunnel campaigns to validate simulation predictions.
• Write Python to automate analysis workflows and process test/flight data.
• Generate and maintain aerodynamic databases and stability derivatives.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and GNC teams throughout the design cycle.

Required qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or project experience touching aerodynamics or flight mechanics.
• Solid grasp of aerodynamic fundamentals and flight dynamics.
• Python proficiency using NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas.
• Hands-on experience with aerodynamic simulation or physical/experimental testing.
• Comfortable navigating and making basic edits in SolidWorks or CATIA.
• Pragmatic, hands-on mindset.

Nice to have

• French language skills.
• Hands-on experience building or flying RC aircraft/drones.
• Propeller design and integration with the airframe.
• Aeroacoustics.

About the company

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. The company is expanding its teams to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.