Manager, Aerodynamics

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA. Posted 3 days ago

The role

You will lead the aerodynamics group, setting priorities, mentoring engineers, and hiring as the team grows, while staying hands-on in CFD and test. You will own the aerodynamic design and analysis of the Seaglider from the current prototype through the production vehicle.

What you will do

Lead the aerodynamics group: set priorities, review work, mentor engineers, and hire as the team grows.
Stay hands-on in CFD and test.
Represent aerodynamics in design reviews, test planning, and certification discussions under the U.S. Coast Guard Design Basis Agreement.
Set priorities for and sign off on CFD methods and workflow standards for tools such as Star-CCM+ and Flow360.
Own the aerodynamic design and analysis of the wing, high-lift system, and control surfaces across hull-borne, hydrofoil-borne, and wing-borne ground-effect operation.
Provide aerodynamic input to air data system specification, selection, and calibration.
Review and approve wind tunnel and flight-test plans and the correlation of results against prediction.
Set priorities and approve release of versioned aero databases and reduced-order models to GNC, Structures, and Loads & Dynamics.
Analyze blown-wing lift and ground effect, and translate results into configuration decisions and trade studies.

Required qualifications

Hands-on aerodynamic design and analysis experience.
Owned the aerodynamic configuration on at least one aerospace, high-speed maritime, or advanced mobility vehicle program from trade studies through design freeze and testing.
Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.
Experience with multiple Navier–Stokes CFD workflows and running at least one end to end on HPC systems.
Proficiency in empirical methods such as DATCOM and those described by Roskam and Hoerner.
Experience with doublet-lattice (DLM), vortex-lattice (VLM), and lifting-line methods.
Experience analyzing blown-wing or powered lift, ground effect, high-lift systems, or free-surface interaction.
Experience defining and running wind tunnel, flight, or comparable tests and validating models against measured results.
Experience building and maintaining aerodynamic databases with version control.
Knowledge of applying relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements to aerodynamic design and analysis.
Clear, evidence-based communication of trade studies to engineering, program, certification, and leadership teams.

Nice to have

Distributed electric propulsion (DEP), wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) vehicles, seaplanes, or hydrofoils.
Fluid–structure interaction workflows.
Preparing aerodynamic data packages for certification.
Early-stage vehicle development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of premiums covered.
401(k) with company matching.
Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.
Relocation packages available for those moving to join the team.
Daily, free catered lunches.
Learning and professional development opportunities.

Before you apply

The posting says applicants should apply even if they do not meet every requirement.

About the company

REGENT is building the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect craft that travels just above the water to connect coastal cities. The company is scaling from a prototype to full production.