Staff Engineer, Flight Sciences, Design - Ranger (R6357)

As a Flight Sciences Engineer, Design, you will drive aircraft programs to success with aerodynamic design contributions, CFD analyses, aircraft performance modeling, wind tunnel testing, and flight test data analysis. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring that our aircraft achieve optimal aerodynamic efficiency, stability, and performance across a variety of operational conditions.

Conduct aerodynamic design and build multi-disciplinary optimizations

Run computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and communicate results

Construct aerodynamic models using wind tunnel data, CFD data, physics-based data, or a combination of all

Develop and implement aerodynamic performance models and tools to support design and flight operations.

Support wind tunnel test campaigns

Analyze flight test data to validate and refine aerodynamic models and designs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structural engineers, propulsion engineers, and control systems engineers

7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience

5+ years of experience in aerodynamics or conceptual design on air vehicle programs

Familiarity with CFD software and techniques

Familiarity with basic aerodynamic tool development in Python / MATLAB

Experience in aircraft sizing and conceptual design

Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Background in aircraft aerodynamics across a wide range of flow regimes, from low-subsonic to supersonic flight

Significant CFD experience (STAR-CCM+ preferred but not required)

MDO experience

Experience working in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment

Lofting/surfacing experience (ideally in NX)