Wing is looking for a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to join the Aircraft Development team, an interdisciplinary team focused on developing innovative and efficient aircraft and ground support equipment systems. In this hybrid role based in Palo Alto, CA, you will be responsible for aerodynamic design, test, and analysis for unmanned aerial vehicle systems. You will perform aircraft configuration trade studies, validate key technologies, and develop performance models and multidisciplinary design tools. You will support aircraft development through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, including analysis, prototyping, integration, and verification activities.

Responsibilities

Perform aircraft configuration trade studies on mission performance that includes effects of weight, fuel, stability and control, propulsion, and payloads
Identify and validate key technologies to enable future aircraft capabilities through research, prototyping, and testing.
Perform analyses of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, propulsion, and aircraft performance using both experimental and computational methods
Process test data to characterize and evaluate propulsion systems for thrust, power, efficiency, acoustic, dynamic response, and thermal performance across the full operational envelope, including edge-of-envelope and failure-mode conditions
Develop performance models of aircraft and propulsion subsystems for design and software-in-the-loop simulation tools
Develop and maintain multidisciplinary aircraft design and analysis tools
Support aircraft development through conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases including analysis, prototyping, integration, and verification and validation activities

Requirements

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
Experience working with low- and medium-fidelity aerodynamics simulation tools such as AVL, XFOIL, XROTOR, CHARM, or similar
Experience with small uncrewed aircraft prototyping including composite fabrication techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience partnering with a multidisciplinary engineering team, including mechanical, electrical, GN&C, and software disciplines

Benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Salary Range
$228,000—$242,000 USD