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Staff Engineer, Flight Sciences, Design - Ranger (R6357)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Flight Sciences
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Seattle, WA$170k - $260kFull Time EmployeePosted 4d ago

About the role

Flight Sciences Engineer focused on aerodynamic design contributions, CFD analyses, aircraft performance modeling, wind tunnel testing, and flight test data analysis to optimize aircraft aerodynamic efficiency, stability, and performance across operational conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct aerodynamic design and build multi-disciplinary optimizations
  • Run computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and communicate results
  • Construct aerodynamic models using wind tunnel data, CFD data, physics-based data, or a combination of all
  • Develop and implement aerodynamic performance models and tools to support design and flight operations.
  • Support wind tunnel test campaigns
  • Analyze flight test data to validate and refine aerodynamic models and designs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structural engineers, propulsion engineers, and control systems engineers

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in aerodynamics or conceptual design on air vehicle programs
  • Familiarity with CFD software and techniques
  • Familiarity with basic aerodynamic tool development in Python / MATLAB
  • Experience in aircraft sizing and conceptual design
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Skills

Required:AerodynamicsCFDPython / MATLAB

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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