Aerodynamics Design Engineer

Harmattan AI

Lausanne, Switzerland
On-site
Cfd solvers openfoam ansys star-ccm+
Low fidelity tools openvsp xfoil avl
Meshing software pointwise hypermesh icem cfd
Harmattan AI is seeking an Aerodynamics Design Engineer to join their team in Lausanne, Switzerland. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), requiring a strong foundation in aerodynamics and experience with various design and analysis software

Job Summary

  • Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime seeking an engineer to design the next generation of unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • The role involves leading conceptual design for fixed-wing, multicopter, and eVTOL configurations while bridging gaps between theoretical concepts and flight-ready hardware.
  • Candidates must possess strong aerospace intuition to identify flow separation or stability issues before running simulations.

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Harmattan AI is seeking an Aerodynamics Design Engineer to join their team in Lausanne, Switzerland. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), requiring a strong foundation in aerodynamics and experience with various design and analysis software.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CFD solvers OpenFOAM ANSYS Star-CCM+
  • Low fidelity tools OpenVSP XFoil AVL
  • Meshing software Pointwise HyperMesh ICEM CFD
  • CAD tools SolidWorks CATIA
  • Python libraries NumPy SciPy Pandas

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on RC aircraft or drone building experience
  • Familiarity with UAV airworthiness standards STANAG 4671
  • Knowledge of flying qualities MIL-STD-1797

Key Requirements

  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
  • Strong foundation in subsonic aerodynamics and flight mechanics
  • Experience working with structural, propulsion, or GNC engineers

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