Aerodynamics Engineer – Conceptual Sizing & Performance
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech
- Experience
- mid
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
- Salary
- $152,800.0 - $227,600.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
As an Aerodynamics/Performance Engineer, you will conceptually size aerodynamic surfaces and estimate the performance of a next-generation eVTOL. Responsibilities include using low-fidelity tools to build drag polar, trim the vehicle across the flight envelope, and support configuration trades with aerodynamic feedback.
Hard Requirements
- Conceptual aerodynamic design experience using low-fidelity aerodynamic tools such as AVL, OpenVSP/VSPAERO, XFOIL, or similar is required.
- Strong grounding in handbook-based aerodynamic sizing methods (e.g., Hoerner, Roskam) is required.
- Trim and flight mechanics analysis across flight regimes, including hover, transition, and cruise.
- Experience with vehicle performance estimation methodologies (range/endurance/speed).
Soft Requirements
- Tiltrotor and rotorcraft aerodynamics/performance experience is desired.
- Experience with CFD solvers such as NASA codes (e.g., OVERFLOW, FUN3D), StarCCM+, Fluent, OpenFOAM), or similar is desired.
- Experience with rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools such as RCAS, CAMRAD II, or similar is desired.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar for aero data reduction and analysis.