Flight Sciences Engineer, Aerodynamic Design (R6357)

The role

You will design aircraft aerodynamics and help make aircraft programs succeed. Your work includes CFD analysis, performance modeling, wind tunnel tests, and flight test data analysis.

What you will do

• Conduct aerodynamic design and build multi-disciplinary optimizations
• Run computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and communicate results
• Construct aerodynamic models using wind tunnel data, CFD data, physics-based data, or a combination of all
• Develop and implement aerodynamic performance models and tools to support design and flight operations
• Support wind tunnel test campaigns
• Analyze flight test data to validate and refine aerodynamic models and designs
• Collaborate with structural, propulsion, and control systems engineers

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerodynamics or conceptual design on air vehicle programs with a Bachelor's degree; or 4 years with a Master's degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with CFD software and techniques
• Familiarity with basic aerodynamic tool development in Python / MATLAB
• Experience in aircraft sizing and conceptual design
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Nice to have

• Background in aircraft aerodynamics across a wide range of flow regimes, from low-subsonic to supersonic flight
• Significant CFD experience (STAR-CCM+ preferred but not required)
• MDO experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment
• Lofting/surfacing experience (ideally in NX)

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.