Aerodynamics Performance Engineer

3 weeks ago


Dallas, Texas, United States Shield AI Full time
Aerodynamics Performance Engineer Role

Shield AI is a defense technology company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As an Aerodynamics Performance Engineer, you will lead the development and optimization of aerodynamic performance for aircraft engineering. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring that our aircraft achieve optimal aerodynamic efficiency, stability, and performance across a variety of operational conditions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the aerodynamic design, analysis, and optimization of UAS, focusing on performance, stability, and efficiency.
  • Conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and wind tunnel tests to validate aerodynamic designs.
  • Develop and implement aerodynamic performance models and tools to support design and flight operations.
  • Support conceptual and preliminary design efforts of aircraft and components.
  • Progress infrastructure for databases, codes, and tools management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structural engineers, propulsion engineers, and control systems engineers, to ensure integrated and optimized aircraft performance.
  • Analyze flight test data to validate and refine aerodynamic models and designs.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in aerodynamics and apply best practices to our systems.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering processes.

Requirements:
  • Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 14 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 12 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, particularly for unmanned or autonomous aircraft.
  • Experience partnering with a multidisciplinary engineering team, including mechanical, electrical, propulsion, software, and AI disciplines.
  • Solid understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, CFD techniques, and wind tunnel testing.
  • Experience with aerodynamic tools and techniques, e.g. vortex-lattice, panel-method, etc.
  • Experience with Matlab or Python for data analysis.
  • Familiarity with translating aerodynamic analyses into workable design solutions for flight vehicles.
  • Familiarity with lofting/surfacing tools in Solidworks (or equivalent CAD software tools) for generating water-tight geometries.
  • Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment.
  • You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with UAVs or other autonomous systems.
  • Knowledge of aircraft propulsion systems and integration.
  • Familiarity with flight control systems and their impact on aerodynamic performance.
  • Experience with Pointwise, Tecplot or similar CFD software tools.
  • Experience with low-speed airfoil design.
  • Experience with wind tunnel testing.
  • Experience with aeroelasticity and flutter analysis.


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