CycloTech GmbH is a technology company with start-up character in Linz. With our CycloRotors, we develop a new, sustainable, highly maneuverable, and environmentally accepted eVTOL propulsion solution for the 21st century. We re-invent flying and make individual air mobility as normal as driving a car – opening the sky for everyone.
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Flight Physics Engineer to join our growing start-up company in the aviation industry. You will support the Flight Physics team in activities related to aerodynamics & aeroacoustics, flight performance and loads & aeroelastics.
As a Senior Flight Performance Engineer, you will:
* Generate knowledge on cyclorotor aerodynamic & aeroacoustic performance using numerical CFD simulations & experimental data
* Gather knowledge on the performance of air vehicles equipped with cyclorotors from numerical simulations & experimental data
* Support the planning, preparation and conduction of aerodynamic & aeroacoustic performance measurements of cyclorotor prototypes on our in-house test bench as well as in external wind tunnels
* Support the planning, preparation and conduction of (performance) measurements of air vehicles equipped with with cyclorotors
* Post-process and analyse the results of CFD simulations and experiments
* Post-process and analyse the results of in-house & wind tunnel experiments
* Contribute to the flight performance analysis of air vehicles equipped with with cyclorotors
* Contribute to the analysis of cyclorotors in terms of loads & aeroelasticity
* Draw conclusions from the obtained results and present them to the relevant stakeholders
* Stay up-to-date with latest developments on Flight Physics topics and certification regulations
Qualifications
* Master’s degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field with specialization in aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, flight performance or aeroelasticity
* More than 10 years of relevant work experience in the aerospace industry in flight physics topics
* Excellent knowledge of (unsteady) aerodynamics and aircraft performance
* Good knowledge of aeroacoustics and aeroelasticity
* Knowledge about certification regulations related to performance and loads & aeroelasticity would be an asset
* Extensive experience in CFD simulation & (wind tunnel) experiments preparation, conduction, post-processing and analysis
* Experience with aeroacoustic numerical simulations & experiments
* Experience with loads & aeroelastic calculations
* Very proficient with Python and Linux-based environments
* Very proficient with CFD software, e.g. OpenFOAM, Star CCM
* Can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skills
* Analytical and when needed, critical, mindset as well as an out-of-the box way of thinking
* Collaborative and communicative attitude with strong interpersonal skills
* Passion for innovating the aviation industry with new techologies and eVTOL aircraft
Additional Information
* Exciting and challenging development work on a revolutionary technology in a young dynamic team.
* Short decision-making processes and varied tasks.
* An international team.
* Market oriented and experience based remuneration.
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