Staff Engineer, Flight Sciences, Design - Ranger (R6357)
About The Position
Shield AI is hiring a Staff Engineer, Flight Sciences, Design, to drive aircraft programs through aerodynamic design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses, aircraft performance modeling, wind tunnel testing, and flight test data analysis. The role contributes to ensuring aircraft achieve aerodynamic efficiency, stability, and performance across varied operational conditions. The engineer develops aerodynamic designs and multidisciplinary optimizations, builds aerodynamic models from wind tunnel, CFD, and physics-based data, and creates performance models and tools that support aircraft design and flight operations. The position also supports wind tunnel campaigns, analyzes flight test data to validate and refine models and designs, and collaborates with structural, propulsion, and control systems engineering teams.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years with a master's degree, 4 years with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in aerodynamics or conceptual design on air vehicle programs.
- Familiarity with CFD software and techniques.
- Familiarity with basic aerodynamic tool development in Python or MATLAB.
- Experience in aircraft sizing and conceptual design.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Nice To Haves
- Background in aircraft aerodynamics across a wide range of flow regimes, from low-subsonic to supersonic flight.
- Significant CFD experience; STAR-CCM+ is preferred but not required.
- MDO experience.
- Experience working in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment.
- Lofting or surfacing experience, ideally in NX.
Responsibilities
- Conduct aerodynamic design and build multidisciplinary optimizations.
- Run CFD simulations and communicate results.
- Construct aerodynamic models using wind tunnel data, CFD data, physics-based data, or a combination of these sources.
- Develop and implement aerodynamic performance models and tools to support design and flight operations.
- Support wind tunnel test campaigns.
- Analyze flight test data to validate and refine aerodynamic models and designs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structural engineers, propulsion engineers, and control systems engineers.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
- Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
