Heart Aerospace · 4 months ago
Aerodynamics Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$113K/yr - $176K/yr
2+ years expHeart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane aimed at decarbonizing aviation. As an Aerodynamics Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and optimization of aerodynamic models for the aircraft, collaborating with various engineering disciplines to support aircraft development and testing.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Support aircraft development via aerodynamic design and analysis
Inform design criteria selection by integrating with other engineering disciplines
Support trade studies, detailed design efforts as well as ground- and flight testing
Develop and improve aerodynamics standards, methods, tools, processes, and best practices
Collaborate with peers, leadership and other stakeholders to solve complex and multidisciplinary technical problems. Guide technical decisions by balancing risks and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with CFD tools such as FlightStream, FUN3D, or similar. Experience in grid generation and meshing techniques for various geometries, ensuring accurate and efficient simulations
Familiarity with methods to establish aircraft performance as well as stability & control characteristics, both analytically and via wind tunnel or flight testing
Experience correlating analysis results with test data
Software development experience in Python or Matlab or a similar language
Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to work in a startup environment with high accountability expectations
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
Preferred
2+ years professional experience in aerodynamic analysis, or equivalent
Strong fundamentals including knowledge of simplified formulas for hand-calcs, semiempirical methods, and when to apply different approaches
Proven ability setting up scripted optimization pipelines that include aerodynamic solvers
Experience with software version control, continuous integration and maintenance best practices
Familiarity with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, or similar CAD and PLM tools
Working knowledge of transport aircraft systems and operation
Ability to handle and maintain Mass Properties datasets
Wind tunnel or flight test experience
Familiarity with cross-functional aircraft development programs and their certification criteria, for example FAA Part 23 or 25
Flight experience, for example Private Pilot (PPL) or above
Working knowledge of adjacent engineering disciplines like Aeroelasticity, External Loads, Structures or Propulsion
Company
Heart Aerospace
Heart Aerospace is a Swedish startup making electric regional airplanes.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$147.17MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesEuropean Innovation CouncilY Combinator
2024-02-01Series B· $107M
2023-01-01Series Unknown
2021-07-13Series A· $35M
Leadership Team
Ben Stabler
Chief Technology Officer
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