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# Aerodynamics and Performance Engineer

- **Company:** Natilus Inc
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Reduction, Ansys
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=93a9e9476761d604

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Test Planning (Quality assurance practices)?, * A minimum of 7 years of directly related work experience

 * Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
 * Experience performing aerodynamic analysis using CFD methods
 * Proficiency with CFD tools (e.g., Fun3D, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar)
 * Experience with low-speed and/or high-speed wind tunnel testing, including test planning and data reduction
 * Understanding of aerodynamic theory, including subsonic and transonic flows
 * Experience with aerodynamic optimization and design trade studies
 * Ability to support vehicle performance prediction and design decision-making
 * Familiarity with aircraft or vehicle configuration development and integration
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
 * Understanding of Part 23 requirements

Core Behaviors:

 * Build trust through ownership, transparency, and follow-through
 * Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully across teams
 * Lead by example and model expected behaviors
 * Ability to give and receive direct, constructive feedback
 * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities

## Description

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics.

By combining advanced aerodynamics with innovative design, Natilus aircraft achieve exceptional fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and seamless compatibility with existing airport infrastructure. With hundreds of aircraft valued in the billions of dollars already on order, we are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and operated, representing a meaningful evolution in modern aviation, * Set up and perform component and vehicle level CFD analyses.

 * Author and release analysis reports.
 * Planning, support, and execution of wind tunnel tests.
 * Planning and support of aerodynamic design optimization studies.
 * Perform comparative analyses of predicted aerodynamics with experimental and/or flight test data.
 * Lead method and tool development and enhancement activities.
 * Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.
 * Strong understanding of Applied Aerodynamics theory is required.
 * Strong understanding of Computational Fluid Dynamics and numerical methods.


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