Shield Flight Sciences Engineer responsible for aerodynamic design, CFD analyses, and aircraft performance modeling. Supports wind tunnel testing and flight test data analysis to ensure optimal aerodynamic efficiency and stability.
Responsibilities
As a Flight Sciences Engineer, Design, you will drive aircraft programs to success with aerodynamic design contributions, CFD analyses, aircraft performance modeling, wind tunnel testing, and flight test data analysis. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring that our aircraft achieve optimal aerodynamic efficiency, stability, and performance across a variety of operational conditions.
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 cross-functional teams, including structural engineers, propulsion engineers, and control systems engineers
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
Preferred
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)
Experience working in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment
Lofting/surfacing experience (ideally in NX)
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
