Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

Job Title

Senior Staff Aerodynamics Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Staff Aerodynamics Engineer to join our Aerodynamic Analysis Team. The role focuses on ensuring our autonomous aircraft performs safely and efficiently by designing aerodynamic features, creating the aerodynamic database, and conducting design trade studies.

Hybrid work model – onsite at our Mountain View, CA office 3 days per week with flexible remote work for the remaining days.

Full‑time

• Develop and run computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models.
• Create and modify CFD meshes for time‑accurate, blade‑resolved models of the Gen 6 aircraft.
• Develop and maintain high‑fidelity models of the Gen 6 aircraft using industry best practices.
• Support aerodynamic shape optimization for airframe components to maximize range and minimize noise signatures.
• Validate CFD results against flight‑test data, wind‑tunnel experiments, and lower‑fidelity analytical tools.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of 12years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 8years with a master’s; or a PhD with 5years; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with rotorcraft performance and associated propeller/rotor‑driven propulsion theory.
• Applied knowledge of blade‑resolved, time‑accurate CFD codes.
• Extensive experience with steady and unsteady RANS solvers.
• Experience with NASA OVERFLOW solver and associated gridding tools.
• Knowledge of optimization frameworks utilizing adjoint‑based methods, surrogate modeling, or similar approaches.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with CFD analysis automation, post‑processing, and best practices.
• Experience matching aerodynamic databases with experimental test data and validating them against flight‑test and wind‑tunnel data.

• HELIOS computational software framework.
• Siemens NX CAD software.
• Point Wise or similar meshing tools.
• High‑performance computing systems.
• Rotorcraft aeroacoustics.

Pay range: $193,000 – $241,000 per year. Base salary will be determined by geographic location and relevant experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 9 paid Fridays for full‑time employees throughout the year.
• Flexible vacation time off.
• 11 company holidays.
• 401(k) plan with 50% company match, vested immediately.
• Commuter assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Free catered lunches.
• Flight lessons.
• Wellness allowances.
• Snacks and drinks.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Charitable giving match.
• Patent bonus program.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Wisk Aero is an E‑Verify employer.