CFD Lead Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Supernal
Location: Irvine, CA 92620
Description:
Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?
Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that's developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today's air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move - whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What we do:
The Lead CFD Engineer will develop and help to implement detailed plans for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Computational Aero Acoustics (CAA) analysis for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft design, development, and testing. This role will interface regularly with the broader Flight Technology team and will be responsible for planning and execution of analyses, data management, standard methodologies, and serve as a source of technical guidance to the larger CFD team.
What you can do:
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
The pay range for this position is:
$204,200-$260,700 USD
Click HERE or visit: https://jobs.supernal.aero/benefits to view our benefits!
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [redacted]
This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).
Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that's developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today's air transportation system.
The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move - whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What we do:
The Lead CFD Engineer will develop and help to implement detailed plans for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Computational Aero Acoustics (CAA) analysis for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft design, development, and testing. This role will interface regularly with the broader Flight Technology team and will be responsible for planning and execution of analyses, data management, standard methodologies, and serve as a source of technical guidance to the larger CFD team.
What you can do:
- Plan, lead, and help to implement CFD analyses to support the design and testing of eVTOL at varying stages of development
- Provide technical guidance to other CFD Engineers and the broader team
- Run CFD to provide feedback for aerodynamic databases
- Run CAA to provide recommendations for aircraft noise levels
- Plan and help to perform CFD of aerodynamic interactions at the component and vehicle levels
- Familiarity with low and mid fidelity open rotors noise analysis
- Propose ideas and collaborate on the down-selection and development of sound Design of Experiment guidelines and repeatable, automated processes to optimize computational throughput
- Propose ideas and collaborate on the down-selection and development of analysis techniques for unconventional designs
- Work with the broader engineering team to plan, lead, and help to conduct multi-disciplinary trade studies to guide design decisions
- Support ground and flight tests
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering field required
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. preferred
- 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
- Demonstrated history of successful contributions in progressively more senior roles
- Experience with state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics analysis techniques
- A broad understanding of CFD engineering fundamentals
- Extensive knowledge of how to use CFD to evaluate new and novel technologies
- Familiarity with and understanding of vertical lift aircraft
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Self-motivated and forward-thinking
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
The pay range for this position is:
$204,200-$260,700 USD
Click HERE or visit: https://jobs.supernal.aero/benefits to view our benefits!
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [redacted]
This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).