Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer
Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Yorba Linda
Posted on: January 16, 2023
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
Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer will support air vehicle
design, ground tests, and flight tests with aerodynamics
performance design and analysis. This role will help to plan and
execute 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:
- Design, analyze, and test aerodynamics of vehicles 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 3 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: This
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 or a protected individual as defined by .
Keywords: Careerbuilder-US, Yorba Linda , Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer, Engineering , Yorba Linda, California
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