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Whisper Aero is pioneering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions for aircraft and air-moving products. The company uses first-principles physics to develop technologies that reduce noise while improving performance and efficiency.
In this role, you will be a core member of the aerodynamics engineering team, responsible for CFD analysis and design optimization of advanced electric propulsion systems and their integration with novel airframes. You will drive key aerodynamic, aero-structural, and aeroacoustic design decisions in close collaboration with the Flight Sciences Lead, Flight Sciences team, Chief Engineer, and Technical Project Leads.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct CFD analysis of components, propulsors, and aeropropulsive trades using commercial codes (Ansys, StarCCM+)
- Perform both steady-state analysis for design optimization and transient analysis supporting acoustics, aeroelasticity, and system stability
- Execute design optimization trades involving aerodynamic performance, acoustics, heat transfer, and aeroelastic response
- Develop and validate flow process methods and models for novel propulsor and aero-propulsive integration aspects
- Use lower-order aerodynamic analysis tools alongside CFD for aircraft systems and external airframe analysis
- Provide testing support for flight projects, study tasks, and proposals
- Author analysis tools (scripts, spreadsheets) for designers to use in sizing new parts
- Write technical reports for peer review and present findings during design reviews
- Provide aero engineering expertise to project personnel and contractors throughout the project lifecycle
- Support customers with product integration issues
Requirements:
- US Citizenship or Green Card Status
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline with minimum 4 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in similar disciplines with minimum 2 years of related experience; OR PhD in similar disciplines
- Familiarity with aerodynamic analysis methods (Potential Flow Codes, Streamline Curvature codes, etc.)
- CFD experience with commercial codes such as Ansys or StarCCM+
- Experience with 3D CAD packages (Solidworks, NX, CATIA V5, or Fusion 360)
- Expertise in Python programming, Matlab, and Julia (preferred)
Bonus qualifications:
- Experience with aeroelasticity applications for turbomachinery or airframe
- Experience with force accounting for aeropropulsive applications
- Exposure to aeroacoustic methodologies
- Experience with Multidisciplinary Design Optimization methods, Machine Learning Surrogate Models, or Digital Twins
- Experience with electric machines, motors, or hybrid electric powertrains
- Familiarity with Git and version control
- Pilot experience or aircraft maintenance background
