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Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

Wing
Location
Palo Alto, California
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Hardware Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years experience in design and performance analysis of electric or hybrid-electric Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and/or distributed electric propulsion aircraft
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong understanding of fixed-wing and multirotor aerodynamics, performance, stability & control
  • Experience processing and analyzing flight test and lab test data
  • Proficiency with Python, Matlab, or similar
  • Experience with low-speed wind tunnel testing and electric propulsion testing
What the job really is

As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer at Wing, you will be part of the Aircraft Development team, focusing on the aerodynamic design, testing, and analysis of unmanned aerial vehicle systems. Your responsibilities will include performing aircraft configuration trade studies, validating key technologies, processing test data, and developing performance models for aircraft and propulsion subsystems. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team throughout various design phases to support the development of innovative aircraft solutions for drone delivery.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $228,000 — $242,000 USD
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits
Things to weigh
  • Role is hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA
  • No specific details on the exact nature of the projects you'll work on
  • Salary range provided but specific figures depend on recruiter discussion
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