Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Aerodynamics & Performance (R3940)
Shield AI, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Staff Engineer, Aerodynamics & Performance (R3940)
Join Shield AI as a Staff Engineer in Aerodynamics & Performance. Shield AI, founded in 2015, is a venture‑backed deep‑tech company protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V‑BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision. For more information, visit https://www.shield.ai.
As an Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer, you will drive aircraft programs to success with aerodynamic design contributions, CFD analyses, aircraft performance modeling, wind tunnel testing, and flight test data analysis. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring that our aircraft achieve optimal aerodynamic efficiency, stability, and performance across a variety of operational conditions.
What You’ll Do
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, propulsion, and control systems engineers
Required Qualifications
7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 6 years with a Master’s degree; 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 or 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
Preferred Qualifications
Background in aircraft aerodynamics across a wide range of flow regimes, from low‑subsonic to supersonic flight
Significant CFD experience (STAR‑CCM+ preferred but not required)
MDO experience
Experience working in a fast‑paced startup or R&D environment
Lofting/surfacing experience (ideally in NX)
Salary
$142,318 – $177,897 a year (subject to skills, experience, location, and background check). Full‑time regular employee offer package includes base pay, bonus, benefits, and equity. Temporary employee offer package includes base pay and temporary benefits after 60 days.
Equal Opportunity Shield AI is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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As an Aerodynamics & Performance Engineer, you will drive aircraft programs to success with aerodynamic design contributions, CFD analyses, aircraft performance modeling, wind tunnel testing, and flight test data analysis. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring that our aircraft achieve optimal aerodynamic efficiency, stability, and performance across a variety of operational conditions.
What You’ll Do
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, propulsion, and control systems engineers
Required Qualifications
7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 6 years with a Master’s degree; 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 or 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
Preferred Qualifications
Background in aircraft aerodynamics across a wide range of flow regimes, from low‑subsonic to supersonic flight
Significant CFD experience (STAR‑CCM+ preferred but not required)
MDO experience
Experience working in a fast‑paced startup or R&D environment
Lofting/surfacing experience (ideally in NX)
Salary
$142,318 – $177,897 a year (subject to skills, experience, location, and background check). Full‑time regular employee offer package includes base pay, bonus, benefits, and equity. Temporary employee offer package includes base pay and temporary benefits after 60 days.
Equal Opportunity Shield AI is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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