Senior Engineering Manager - Aerodynamics & Performance (R2204)
Shield AI
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- Establish processes to streamline workflow and maximize group efficiency
- Establish quality standards to ensure consistent excellence for all work products
- Provide training and career development for group members
- Manage team performance and put into place performance plans to help develop team members.
- Mentor engineers and guide development of new aircraft configurations. Oversee aerodynamic performance analysis across a large array of air vehicle designs via CAD, low fidelity tools, CFD, ground test, wind tunnel test, and flight test experiments
- Collaborate with and present findings to other internal functional teams and program-based teams
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years professional experience related to aircraft development or aerodynamic design
- Experience partnering with a multidisciplinary engineering team, including mechanical, electrical, propulsion, software, and AI disciplines
- Solid understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, CFD techniques, and wind tunnel testing
- Experience with aerodynamic tools and techniques, e.g. vortex-lattice, panel-method, etc.
- Experience with Pointwise or similar CFD software tools
- Experience with Matlab or Python for data analysis Familiarity with translating aerodynamic analyses into workable design solutions for flight vehicles
- Familiarity with lofting/surfacing tools in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software tools) for generating water-tight geometries
- Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over processes and delivering outstanding outcomes
- Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within software development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and V-Bat reliability
- Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or a PhD
- Experience with functional engineering management
- Experience with engineering project management
- Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings
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