Aerodynamics and CFD Engineer

Job Summary


Responsibilities

• Aerodynamic Analysis Design
  • Perform 2D/3D aerodynamic analysis for airfoils, wings, and full aircraft configurations
  • Generate lift, drag, and moment characteristics across flight envelope
  • Conduct airfoil selection and customization using XFOIL / XFLR5
  • Support wing sizing and configuration trade studies
• CFD Simulation
  • Set up and run steady and unsteady CFD simulations using ANSYS Fluent / Siemens Star-CCM+ / OpenFOAM
  • Develop meshing strategies (boundary layer, y control, grid independence)
  • Apply turbulence models (k- SST, URANS; LES exposure preferred)
  • Extract forces, moments, Cp distributions, and flow features
• Specialized Aerodynamic Studies
  • Analyze propeller-airframe interaction and rotor downwash effects
  • Evaluate wake interactions and interference aerodynamics (VTOL transition effects preferred)
  • Track centre of pressure movement and its impact on stability
  • Support thermal CFD studies (battery/ESS airflow impact)
• Pre- Post-Processing
  • Perform CAD clean-up and geometry preparation using SolidWorks / Siemens NX
  • Generate high-quality meshes using Pointwise / ANSA
  • Conduct post-processing (contours, streamlines, aerodynamic coefficients)
• Testing Validation
  • Support wind tunnel model preparation and testing
  • Correlate CFD results with experimental data
  • Contribute to aerodynamic databases for performance models

Qualifications


Required Skills Tools

• CFD Tools:
  • ANSYS Fluent
  • Star-CCM+
  • OpenFOAM
• Aerodynamic Tools:
  • AVL
  • XFOIL
  • XFLR5
• Programming:
  • Python
  • MATLAB
• Meshing Tools:
  • Pointwise
  • ANSA
• CAD Tools:
  • Siemens NX

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