Principal Aerodynamacist

We are seeking a Principal Aerodynamicist that has clean sheet aricraft development design experience. This role can be remote with some travel.

What You’ll Do

• Lead aerodynamic design, analysis, and wind-tunnel/CFD correlation for a clean-sheet, long-range autonomous air vehicle.
• Optimize planform, airfoil, and high-lift devices to maximize range and payload while meeting survivability constraints.
• Create rapid-iteration tools and templates for sizing trades.
• Collaborate daily with GNC, Flight Controls, and Structures IPTs to mature configuration through CoDR/PDR/CDR.
• Support flight-test envelope expansion and post-flight data reduction.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent)
• 7+ yrs relevant experience.
• Deep expertise in CFD (e.g., SU2, Fluent, OVERFLOW), panel methods, and wind-tunnel test design.
• Demonstrated history of hands-on, first-principles analysis in rapid-development programs.
• Ability to convey complex results to cross-functional audiences.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Bonus Points

• Prior LO (low observables) signature shaping experience.
• Experience coupling aerodynamics with AI-enabled design-of-experiments workflows.