Senior Staff Aerodynamics Engineer

Wisk Canada Inc

Mountain View, California, United States
Base: $193,000 - $241,000 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Hybrid
12+ years aerospace engineering experience
Blade-resolved time-accurate cfd modeling
Steady and unsteady rans solver expertise
The role focuses on developing high-fidelity aerodynamic models and optimizing the Gen 6 autonomous aircraft for range and noise reduction

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on developing high-fidelity aerodynamic models and optimizing the Gen 6 autonomous aircraft for range and noise reduction.
  • Candidates will validate computational fluid dynamics results against flight test data, wind tunnel experiments, and analytical tools.
  • The position offers a hybrid work model requiring three days onsite at the Mountain View office along with comprehensive benefits including free catered lunches and flight lessons.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on developing high-fidelity aerodynamic models and optimizing the Gen 6 autonomous aircraft for range and noise reduction.

Salary

Base: $193,000 - $241,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, 9 off Fridays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years aerospace engineering experience
  • Blade-resolved time-accurate CFD modeling
  • Steady and unsteady RANS solver expertise
  • NASA OVERFLOW solver and gridding tools
  • Python or MATLAB scripting for automation

Nice-to-have

  • HELIOS computational software framework knowledge
  • Siemens NX CAD software familiarity
  • PointWise meshing tool experience
  • High performance computing systems usage
  • Rotorcraft aeroacoustics background

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering
  • Minimum 12 years related experience
  • Experience with rotorcraft performance theories
  • Adjoint-based optimization frameworks knowledge

Work Rights

Not specified

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