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Supernal · 3 hours ago

Sr. Engineer, Aerodynamics

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $165K/yr

6+ years exp

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility company developing an electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle. The Senior Aerodynamics Engineer will support air vehicle design, ground tests, and flight tests, focusing on aerodynamics performance design and analysis throughout the development process.

Aviation & Aerospace

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Handle the design, analysis, and testing of aerodynamics for vehicles at different stages of development

Conduct aerodynamic design of the airframe and rotor systems in collaboration with Configuration, Structures, Dynamic Systems, and other critical contributors

Collaborate with the broader engineering team to conduct multi-disciplinary trade studies to guide design decisions

Coordinate and conduct aerodynamic testing – including wind tunnel testing, flight testing, and other testing as applicable

Support test procedure development and test execution, and maintain responsibility for crew and test article safety by monitoring and assessing aerodynamics and performance characteristics

Evaluate component test and vehicle test data, using empirical data to apply improvements to analytical predictions and modeling

Support requirement verification activities in various engineering subject areas

Develop engineering tools to complete engineering tasks associated with the Supernal concepts

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aerodynamics analysisVTOL aircraft experiencePhysics-based design methodsWind tunnel testingRotorcraft performance analysisProficiency with MS OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivated

Required

B.S. in a relevant engineering field is required

Minimum of six (6) 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 an aircraft

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

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

Preferred

Experience performing analysis on VTOL aircraft preferred

Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field preferred

Company

Supernal

Supernal is a U.S. -based smart mobility service provider redefining how people move, connect and live.

Founded in 2021

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees

https://jobs.supernal.aero/

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