Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Engineer II

Onsite El Segundo, California, United States

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Job description

You will support the operation and development of Varda's reentry vehicles in El Segundo, California. Your work will involve running simulations and analyzing aerodynamic data to enhance vehicle performance.

Details

El Segundo, California, on-site
$119,543 - $152,749 per year
3+ years of relevant industry experience or 1+ years with a PhD
Skills: Python, CFD simulations, wind tunnel experience

The work

Develop aerodynamic and aeroheating databases for flight envelopes
Plan and execute wind tunnel campaigns, reconciling results with CFD predictions
Run high-fidelity CFD simulations of hypersonic and subsonic flows
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver aeroscience products