Sr. Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer
Company: Supernal
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility
solutions that will foster the development of human-centered
cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical
take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility
needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless
intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final
destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and
services to define a new category of mobility for the world's
communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to
help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving
people's ability to move - whether for work or play.What we do: The
Senior Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer will support air vehicle
design, ground tests, and flight tests with aerodynamics
performance design and analysis. This role will handle planning and
execution of aerodynamics design, analysis and testing of air
vehicles throughout the development process. The engineer will
interface regularly with the Airframe, VMS, Powertrain, Intelligent
Systems, and other groups within Flight Technology.What you can
do:
- Handle analysis, design, and testing as it pertains to
aerodynamics, of vehicle designs at different stages of
development
- Conduct rotor and mission performance calculations and the
underlying engineering analyses that provide vital inputs to these
calculations
- Evaluate component test and vehicle test data, using empirical
data to improve analytical predictions and modeling
- Support mission performance analysis requests from the Strategy
Team
- Collaborate with the broader engineering team to conduct
multi-disciplinary trade studies to guide design decisions
- Support model updates based on flight test data
- Support requirement verification activities in various
engineering subject areas
- Support test procedure development and test execution
- Develop engineering tools to complete engineering tasks
associated with the Supernal conceptsWhat you can contribute:
- B.S. in a relevant engineering field
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience (an equivalent
combination of education and experience may be considered)
- Experience performing aerodynamics analysis to evaluate new
concepts and refine existing concepts
- Experience with innovative, physics-based aerodynamics analysis
and design methods
- An understanding of aerodynamics engineering fundamentals,
especially with regards to an aircraft
- Capability to conduct aerodynamics engineering evaluations of
vertical lift aircraft performance through analysis, test, and a
combination of the two
- Experience with rotorcraft or fixed-wing performance analysis
techniques that builds on applicable educational experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactively able to deliver communication and follow-up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to independently prioritize and
accomplish work within time constraints
- Self-motivated and driven personality
- Proficiency with MS Office SuiteYou may also be able to
contribute:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in a related engineering fieldAny
offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion
of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and
value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex,
gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities
may request to be provided reasonable accommodation to participate
in the job application or interview process, to perform essential
job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of
employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at:
ta-support@supernal.aeroThis position may include access to certain
technology and/or software source code, that will be subject to
U.S. export control laws and certain software that can only be used
and accessed by US Persons. Accordingly, this position is limited
to applicants that are US Persons, i.e., a US citizen, a lawful
permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a
protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Keywords: Supernal, Irvine , Sr. Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer, Engineering , Irvine, California
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