Aerodynamics Engineer

📋 Description

• Perform low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations of Archer eVTOL aircraft
• Develop linear/non-linear aerodynamic models to predict aircraft behavior across the flight envelope
• Analyze experimental data (flight test or wind tunnel) to identify model errors and improve models
• Develop methods to feed flight test data back into aerodynamic simulation models of various fidelity and complexity
• Contribute to Archer aerodynamic software stack, improving methods and workflows
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and pilots for flight sim modeling updates and issue resolution

🎯 Requirements

• BS / MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 2+ years with BS or 1+ years with MS/PhD modeling rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL aerodynamics at full-vehicle level
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, performance, stability & control
• Experience in eVTOL and/or multicopter vehicle aerodynamics design and analysis, including 6 DoF vehicle trimming and trajectory optimization
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Experience with gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques

🎁 Benefits

• Inclusive, equitable work environment
• Reasonable accommodations available during the application process
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity
• Pay-for-performance culture