Principal Aerodynamicist

Atropos

Arlington, VA, United States
Base: $195,000 to $255,000 usd; bonus/equity: high...
On-site
M.s. or ph.d. in aerospace engineering
7+ years relevant experience
Deep expertise in cfd tools
The role involves leading aerodynamic design and analysis for a clean-sheet, long-range autonomous air vehicle

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading aerodynamic design and analysis for a clean-sheet, long-range autonomous air vehicle.
  • Candidates will optimize planform and airfoil designs to maximize range and payload while meeting survivability constraints.
  • The company offers significant equity, platinum healthcare benefits with 100% employer-paid premiums, and unlimited PTO.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading aerodynamic design and analysis for a clean-sheet, long-range autonomous air vehicle.

Salary

Base: $195,000 to $255,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Platinum Healthcare, Unlimited PTO, Tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
  • 7+ years relevant experience
  • Deep expertise in CFD tools
  • Wind tunnel test design
  • Active U.S. Top Secret clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Prior low observables signature shaping
  • AI-enabled design-of-experiments workflows
  • Hands-on rapid-development programs
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
  • Eligible for active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must have eligibility for active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

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