Sr. Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer
Company: Supernal
Location: Westminster
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility
solutions that will foster the development of human-centered
cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical
take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility
needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless
intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final
destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and
services to define a new category of mobility for the world's
communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to
help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving
people's ability to move - whether for work or play.
What we do:
The Senior Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer will support air
vehicle design, ground tests, and flight tests with aerodynamics
performance design and analysis. This role will handle planning and
execution of aerodynamics design, analysis and testing of air
vehicles throughout the development process. The engineer will
interface regularly with the Airframe, VMS, Powertrain, Intelligent
Systems, and other groups within Flight Technology.
What you can do:
Handle analysis, design, and testing as it pertains to
aerodynamics, of vehicle designs at different stages of
development
Conduct rotor and mission performance calculations and the
underlying engineering analyses that provide vital inputs to these
calculations
Evaluate component test and vehicle test data, using empirical data
to improve analytical predictions and modeling
Support mission performance analysis requests from the Strategy
Team
Collaborate with the broader engineering team to conduct
multi-disciplinary trade studies to guide design decisions
Support model updates based on flight test data
Support requirement verification activities in various engineering
subject areas
Support test procedure development and test execution
Develop engineering tools to complete engineering tasks associated
with the Supernal concepts
What you can contribute:
B.S. in a relevant engineering field
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience (an equivalent combination
of education and experience may be considered)
Experience performing aerodynamics analysis to evaluate new
concepts and refine existing concepts
Experience with innovative, physics-based aerodynamics analysis and
design methods
An understanding of aerodynamics engineering fundamentals,
especially with regards to an aircraft
Capability to conduct aerodynamics engineering evaluations of
vertical lift aircraft performance through analysis, test, and a
combination of the two
Experience with rotorcraft or fixed-wing performance analysis
techniques that builds on applicable educational experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactively able to deliver communication and follow-up
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish
work within time constraints
Self-motivated and driven personality
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
You may also be able to contribute:
Master's or Ph.D. degree in a related engineering field
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful
completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Individuals with disabilities may request to be provided reasonable
accommodation to participate in the job application or interview
process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other
benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero
This position may include access to certain technology and/or
software source code, that will be subject to U.S. export control
laws and certain software that can only be used and accessed by US
Persons. - Accordingly, this position is limited to applicants that
are US Persons, i.e., a US citizen, a lawful permanent resident as
defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a protected individual as
defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) .
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