Sr. Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer
Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?
Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. 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. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
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:
- Design, analysis, and testing of aerodynamics for vehicles 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 apply improvements to analytical predictions and modeling
- Refine vehicle outer mold lines (OML) to meet aerodynamic key performance parameters
- Develop aerodynamic databases from multiple analytical and empirical data sources
- Collaborate with the broader engineering team to conduct multi-disciplinary trade studies to guide design decisions
- Support test procedure development and test execution, and maintain responsibility for crew and test article safety by monitoring and assessing aerodynamics and performance characteristics
- Guide model updates based on flight test data
- Support requirement verification activities in various engineering subject areas
- Develop engineering tools to complete engineering tasks associated with the Supernal concepts
- Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers
- May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
- Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
- B.S. in a relevant engineering field required; Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
- Experience performing aerodynamics and performance 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 aircraft and rotorcraft
- Capability to assess the aerodynamics and performance of vertical lift aircraft through analysis, test, and a combination of the two
- Experience with rotorcraft or fixed-wing performance analysis techniques that builds on applicable educational experience
- Experience estimating airframe and rotor aerodynamics with hand calculation and low fidelity codes (vortex lattice, panel methods)
- Strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB) and experience using version control (Git)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactively communicate and follow-up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
You may also be able to contribute:
- Experience performing analysis on VTOL aircraft preferred
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
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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, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a 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 subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).