Aerodynamics Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own aerodynamic performance and aeroacoustic targets for all active vehicle programs and fleet upgrades; set measurable targets that contribute to broad operational and business goals, and be accountable for meeting…
• Lead and grow a 5–9 person aerodynamics team, set roadmaps, hire, and run weekly design reviews and sprint milestones tied to flight-test campaigns and program release gates.
• Build, validate, and maintain the aerodynamic plant models used by flight controls, performance, and systems teams;
• Design, specify, and oversee execution of aero test assets: wind tunnel models, instrumented flight-test vehicles, bench rigs, and propeller test stands;
• Deliver advanced surfacing (external and internal wetted geometry) as release‑quality inputs to mechanical design and manufacturing; respecting manufacturability, assembly interfaces, and maintenance access in designs.
• Lead propeller aerodynamic and acoustic trade studies to minimize noise while meeting thrust and efficiency targets; own trade decisions, documentation and risk mitigations.
• Establish and track measurable metrics for aerodynamic health of the fleet (model fidelity, production deviation rates, flight-test pass rates, acoustic exceedances, and field-maintenance root causes) and report…
• You will interface daily with propulsion, structures, flight software, certification/safety, manufacturing, and field operations teams;