Senior Aerodynamics Modeling and Optimization Engineer

Archer Aviation•San Jose, CA

34d

About The Position

What you'll do: Perform low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations of Archer eVTOL aircraft Develop linear/non-linear aerodynamic models to predict aircraft behavior and performance throughout the flight envelope Analyze experimental data (either from flight test or wind tunnel) to identify sources of model errors, validate, and improve aerodynamic models of the vehicle Develop efficient methods to feed flight test data back into aerodynamic simulation models of various fidelity and complexity Contribute to the development of Archer aerodynamic software stack, improving methods and workflows Coordinate with other cross-functional teams and pilots for flight simulator aerodynamic modeling updates and issue resolution What you need: BS / MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field 4+ years of experience with BS, or 3+ years of experience with MS, or 1+ years of experience with PhD modeling rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL aerodynamics at full-vehicle level Strong understanding of fundamentals of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, performance, stability & control Experience in eVTOL and/or multicopter vehicle aerodynamics design and analysis, including 6 DoF vehicle trimming and trajectory optimization Experience with gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques Experience with surrogate modeling techniques (like Kriging methods) and statistical analysis Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques Proficiency in Python programming Experience with software development, object-oriented, version control best practices, as well as Git, CICD, Conda Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to work in groups and individually Experience in a fast-paced design environment Bonus Qualifications: Experience with developing, training, and optimizing neural networks or other machine learning models in the context of aerodynamic modeling Experience with wind tunnel and flight test campaigns planning, execution, and data processing, ideally matured on rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL program Work experience with rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools, such as RCAS or CAMRAD2 Work experience with NASA Overflow and Fun3D CFD software, including meshing Experience utilizing high-performance computing (HPC) to parallelize workflows Familiarity with conventional airplane Part 23/25 or rotorcraft Part 27/29 certification basis and test methods Familiarity with ASTM standards for fixed wing and rotorcraft Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, and Fortran/C++ coding At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

BS / MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
4+ years of experience with BS, or 3+ years of experience with MS, or 1+ years of experience with PhD modeling rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL aerodynamics at full-vehicle level
Strong understanding of fundamentals of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, performance, stability & control
Experience in eVTOL and/or multicopter vehicle aerodynamics design and analysis, including 6 DoF vehicle trimming and trajectory optimization
Experience with gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques
Experience with surrogate modeling techniques (like Kriging methods) and statistical analysis
Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques
Proficiency in Python programming
Experience with software development, object-oriented, version control best practices, as well as Git, CICD, Conda
Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills
Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in groups and individually
Experience in a fast-paced design environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with developing, training, and optimizing neural networks or other machine learning models in the context of aerodynamic modeling
Experience with wind tunnel and flight test campaigns planning, execution, and data processing, ideally matured on rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL program
Work experience with rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools, such as RCAS or CAMRAD2
Work experience with NASA Overflow and Fun3D CFD software, including meshing
Experience utilizing high-performance computing (HPC) to parallelize workflows
Familiarity with conventional airplane Part 23/25 or rotorcraft Part 27/29 certification basis and test methods
Familiarity with ASTM standards for fixed wing and rotorcraft
Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, and Fortran/C++ coding

Responsibilities

Perform low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations of Archer eVTOL aircraft
Develop linear/non-linear aerodynamic models to predict aircraft behavior and performance throughout the flight envelope
Analyze experimental data (either from flight test or wind tunnel) to identify sources of model errors, validate, and improve aerodynamic models of the vehicle
Develop efficient methods to feed flight test data back into aerodynamic simulation models of various fidelity and complexity
Contribute to the development of Archer aerodynamic software stack, improving methods and workflows
Coordinate with other cross-functional teams and pilots for flight simulator aerodynamic modeling updates and issue resolution

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