Staff Engineer, Flight Sciences, Design - Ranger (R6357)

What you'll do:

Required qualifications:

• 7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
• 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 / 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

Preferred qualifications:

• Background in aircraft aerodynamics across a wide range of flow regimes, from low-subsonic to supersonic flight
• Significant CFD experience (STAR-CCM+ preferred but not required)
• MDO experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment
• Lofting/surfacing experience (ideally in NX)
• Additional information
• Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Additional information

Responsibilities

• Conduct aerodynamic design and build multi-disciplinary optimizations
• Run computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and communicate results
• Construct aerodynamic models using wind tunnel data, CFD data, physics-based data, or a combination of all
• 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