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NATILUS · 20 hours ago

Aerodynamics and Performance Engineer

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. They are seeking an Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer to conduct CFD analysis and support wind tunnel testing, leading aerodynamic optimization and vehicle design decisions.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Set up and perform component and vehicle level CFD analyses
Author and release analysis reports
Planning, support, and execution of wind tunnel tests
Planning and support of aerodynamic design optimization studies
Perform comparative analyses of predicted aerodynamics with experimental and/or flight test data
Lead method and tool development and enhancement activities
Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction

Qualification

CFD analysisAerodynamic optimizationWind tunnel testingAerospace engineeringComputational Fluid DynamicsAerodynamic theoryAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

A minimum of 7 years of directly related work experience
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
Experience performing aerodynamic analysis using CFD methods
Proficiency with CFD tools (e.g., Fun3D, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar)
Experience with low-speed and/or high-speed wind tunnel testing, including test planning and data reduction
Understanding of aerodynamic theory, including subsonic and transonic flows
Experience with aerodynamic optimization and design trade studies
Ability to support vehicle performance prediction and design decision-making
Familiarity with aircraft or vehicle configuration development and integration
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
Understanding of Part 23 requirements

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Plan - 401k
Unlimited PTO
Onsite Gym Access

Company

NATILUS

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Natilus is developing a family of hyper-efficient blended wing body aircraft to make commercial aviation more sustainable.
dateFounded in 2016
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://natilus.co

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.75M
Key Investors
Draper Associates
2017-11-13Seed
2016-06-24Seed· $0.75M

Leadership Team

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Aleksey Matyushev
CEO and Co-founder
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