Senior Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer

Supernal•Irvine, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system. The future of mobility starts with people. 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. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow! Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week. The Senior CFD Engineer will provide Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis to support various components of Flight Sciences, including air vehicle design, component testing and flight testing. This role will interface regularly with the broader Flight Sciences team, and will be responsible for analysis, data management, best practices, supporting design due diligence and serve as a source of technical guidance to the larger CFD team. This role requires presence in the office 5 days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering field
10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for this role)
Demonstrated history of successful contributions in progressively more senior roles
Strong experience applying state-of-the-art CFD analysis techniques
Solid foundation in fluid dynamics and aerodynamic theory
Proven ability to apply CFD to evaluate new and novel aerospace technologies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High degree of organization, attention to detail, and analytical rigor
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and deliver within schedule constraints
Conduct oneself with integrity, professionalism, and discretion
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or Ph.D. preferred
Hands-on experience with FUN3D and/or OVERFLOW2 strongly preferred
Familiarity with rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools (RCAS, FLIGHTLAB, CAMRAD II) a strong plus
Experience in VTOL aeromechanics and/or eVTOL vehicle development a strong plus

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and deliver high-fidelity CFD analyses to support air vehicle design and testing across multiple development phases
Serve as a technical resource and mentor to other CFD engineers, promoting best practices and engineering rigor
Develop and maintain aerodynamic databases to support flight simulation and vehicle performance assessment
Perform analysis of interactional aerodynamics at both component and full-vehicle levels
Establish robust Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies and develop repeatable, automated workflows to improve computational efficiency
Develop and apply CFD methodologies for emerging and unconventional technologies, ensuring sound engineering judgment and credibility
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to conduct trade studies and inform key design decisions
Support design reviews, technical reviews, and program milestones with high-quality analysis and clear communication
Perform other duties as assigned