Senior Aerodynamic Analysis Engineer

What is JetZero? 

Today’s aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall. 

JetZero is developing a blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft. It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel. 

The JetZero team 

We are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon-free flight that' is better for both passengers and airlines around the world. 

What You'll Do 

• Calculating key performance indices (fuel burn, TOFL, payload-range, etc)
• Conceptual design trade studies and optimizations
• Time-stepped mission analysis for various missions (standard mission, ETOPS, OEI, etc),  
• Engine thrust, SFC and secondary power estimations
• Establishing acceptable CG ranges
• Establishing acceptable stability margins
• Establishing take-off and landing velocities (i.e. VMCG, VS, VMU)
• Documentation for in-house design and performance evaluation code
• Porting data from propulsion or aero databases to performance too
• Run CFD to create aerodynamic databases and optimize geometry for lowest drag
• Support wind tunnel testing 

Experience

• Bachelor’s and Masters's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 year's experience in aircraft design.
• Academic knowledge/projects in aerodynamic design and optimization.
• Application of Compressible Fluid Dynamics, Computational Solutions for Engineering, Machine Learning
• Designing, manufacturing, and testing surfaces for passive turbulence flow control
• Experience with wind tunnel and biometric wing designs
• CFD to investigate aerodynamic behavior and generate aerodynamic databases
• Experience with software tools such as Siemens NX, OpenVSP, MathWorks Matlab and Simulink preferred.

Compensation 

Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees. The range for this role is $170,000-$210,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise.  

The Benefits

• Competitive salaries 
• Unlimited PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Life health insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Equity tax advisory services
• Supportive work culture

The Interview Process  

We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.  

• Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.  

• The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at JetZero. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.  

• Optional – Take Home Exercise: Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.  
• The Panel: