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Mach Industries · 7 hours ago

Aerodynamicist (Mid Career)

Huntington Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. They are seeking a talented Aerodynamicist to support the design, analysis, and optimization of air-breathing aircraft, high-speed glide vehicles, and missile systems.

Drone ManagementIndustrialInfrastructureManufacturingNational Security

Responsibilities

Aerodynamic Design and Analysis: Lead aerodynamic analysis and design efforts for air-breathing aircraft and missile platforms across relevant flight regimes, selecting and applying first-principles reasoning, computational tools, and empirical methods as appropriate

Optimization of Aerodynamic Performance: Own aerodynamic trade studies to optimize vehicle performance (drag, stability, control, efficiency), assess design sensitivities, and recommend geometry changes aligned with mission-level requirements

Support Vehicle-Level Design: Contribute to vehicle-level configuration development, ensuring aerodynamic concepts are integrated effectively with propulsion, structures, and systems from early design through refinement

Testing and Validation: Plan and support wind tunnel and flight test campaigns, lead aerodynamic data reduction and interpretation, and drive design updates based on validated results

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringAerodynamic Simulation ToolsFluid DynamicsWind Tunnel TestingProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborative Work

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of experience

Proficiency in aerodynamic simulation tools and techniques at multiple fidelity levels, such as Missile Datcom, Xfoil, OpenVSP, XFLR5, and/or STAR-CCM+

Strong foundation in fluid dynamics and aerodynamic principles, with experience optimizing vehicle performance

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment