Aerodynamics Engineer

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Solve, analyze, and validate aerodynamic and fluid mechanics problems.
• Develop computational models from physical requirements and engineering specifications.
• Create or modify aerodynamic geometries, computational domains, and simulation meshes.
• Define appropriate boundary conditions, initial conditions, fluid properties, and solver configurations.
• Execute CFD simulations and aerodynamic analysis using command-line-accessible or scriptable engineering tools.
• Use Python to automate simulation workflows, preprocessing, parameter sweeps, post-processing, and result validation.
• Calculate and interpret aerodynamic quantities, including lift, drag, and pressure distribution.
• Document technical reasoning, modeling assumptions, validation methods, and engineering trade-offs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Python for scientific computing, engineering automation, or data analysis.
• Experience with at least one engineering tool or library accessible through a command-line interface, scripting interface, configuration files, or programmatic API.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, or thermofluids; OR
• A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with at least 1–2 years of aerodynamics-specific professional or research experience.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, applied aerodynamics, and computational modeling.
• Practical experience formulating and executing CFD simulations or aerodynamic analyses.
• Ability to select and justify suitable modeling assumptions, mesh strategies, boundary conditions, and solver settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot numerical issues and assess whether computational results are physically meaningful.