Aerodynamics Engineer (all genders)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Aerodynamics Engineer to join our growing flight physics team. You will contribute to the aerodynamic design of our hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft - including the wing, high-lift devices, fuselage, lifting arms and landing gear - with a strong focus on propeller aerodynamic and aeroacoustic design, optimization, and propeller-airframe interaction effects.

Working close to the hardware is part of the job: you run CFD studies in Ansys Fluent for design and validation, and plan wind tunnel campaigns spanning scaled aircraft models for fixed-wing aerodynamics to a small-scale propeller rig for interaction effects, while supporting our full-scale propeller test stand from an aerodynamics perspective.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Contribute to the aerodynamic design of the wing, high-lift devices, fuselage, lifting arms and landing gear of our eVTOL aircraft

• Design and optimize propeller aerodynamics and aeroacoustics

• Analyze propeller-airframeinteractioneffects

• Perform design analysis with our in-house low-fidelity tools

• Run CFD simulations in Ansys Fluent to support design and validation

• Build and maintain CAD models of aerodynamic surfaces in Siemens NX

• Plan and conduct wind tunnel campaigns, from scaled aircraft models for fixed-wing aerodynamics to a small-scale propeller rig for interaction effects

• Support the full-scale propeller test stand from an aerodynamics perspective, for propeller optimization and validation

WHAT YOU BRING

• Hold an academic degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical course of study

• Hold foundational knowledge of aircraft and propeller aerodynamics

• Have hands-on experience with CFD, ideally Ansys Fluent

• Have strong Python programming skills

• Have a high level of target-oriented self-management with the ability to work in a team as well as autonomously

• Have excellent problem solving, communication and technical writing skills

• Have fluent English language skills

WHAT WEC OFFER

• Full-scale aerospace engineering, not concept slides

• A 60+ engineerteam at Ottobrunn

• Real ownership and flat hierarchies: a modern startup culture where your input shapes decisions, not just execution

• Flexible working hours, remote work, and competitive compensation

• Health & wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass membership and subsidized lunch in our canteen

• Office extras: espresso coffee, fresh fruit, and soft drinks, plus regular team and company events, and plenty more once you're on board

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