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
- 2+ years of experience with BS, or 1+ 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. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $190,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
