Aerodynamics Engineer

About OWA: 

One Way Aerospace is rebooting the arsenal of democracy by providing long-range, precision strike drones mass-produced in Ukraine. Are you interested in building a system that will save lives and restore the sovereignty of Ukraine?  Ready to change the world?

About the Role: 

As an Aerodynamics Engineer, you are responsible for Aerodynamic design, test, and analysis for unmanned aerial vehicle systems. You bring superb technical, research, and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right work done quickly and effectively, diving deep, producing analysis, and communicating results to a broad audience of content experts.

What You’ll Do: 

• Perform aerodynamic configuration trade studies on mission performance that includes effects of weight, fuel, stability and control, propulsion, and payloads
• Develop aerodynamic databases for use in 6 degrees of freedom simulation models (aero tables)
• Maintain current legacy computer analysis programs, and support the development of modified and new software tools and methods
• Coordinate with mechanical design and manufacturing to generate detailed drawings 
• Support Aircraft design through all phases from conceptual and preliminary aerodynamic design analyses to integration and test activities

What You’ll Need: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience instead of a degree )
• 4+ years experience in aerodynamic conceptual and preliminary design 
• Experience partnering with a multidisciplinary engineering team, including mechanical, electronic, propulsion and software disciplines
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex concepts and designs to colleagues across disciplines
• Comfort with a fast-paced environment and an appetite for innovation

Bonus: 

• Experience Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• Experience in communicating with management, as well as technical and business teams to collect requirements, describe product features and technical designs
• Experience with data processing and visualization tools such as Matlab or Excel
• Experience in creating test automation scripts using Python or similar

We value diversity at One Way Aerospace and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

One Way Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our sensibilities.