Job Description
⚡ Role: Senior Aerodynamics Engineer
💼 Industry: Aerospace
🌎 Location: Palo Alto, California
💰 Salary: $120k -140k
Are you passionate about shaping the future of flight? I'm working with a company who are revolutionizing aviation through our cutting-edge eVTOL technology. The Aeromechanical Team is looking for a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to take a leading role in designing, analyzing, and testing the next generation of electric aircraft.
As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer , you’ll own CFD development , lead subsystem designs, mentor team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to bring our eVTOLs to market. This is your chance to work on a product at the forefront of aerospace innovation.
⚡ What You'll Do:
- Lead aerodynamic design and analysis for current and future eVTOL platforms
- Own and evolve our CFD tools and processes for accurate simulation
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize and integrate designs
- Support flight tests and validate aerodynamic models
- Mentor junior engineers and help shape the future of our growing team
⚡ What We're Looking For:
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience in aerospace or aviation
- 3+ years focused on aerodynamics in complex systems
- Proficiency with CFD tools (STAR-CCM, ANSYS, etc.)
- Strong CATIA V5/V6 (3DX) CAD skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
⚡ Bonus Points:
- Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with eVTOL or electric aircraft
- Knowledge of Dassault SIMULIA FMK, XFLR5, OpenVSP
- Rotor-dynamics and propeller design experience
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