Run high-fidelity CFD across subsonic and transonic flight regimes to predict vehicle performance, stability, and control characteristics

Build and maintain linear and non-linear aerodynamic databases covering lift, drag, pitching moment, and control surface authority

Feed aerodynamic databases into flight dynamics and FCS models

Diagnose and mitigate compressibility effects, shock wave formation, and wave drag

Deploy to ground test facilities and flight test sites to monitor real-time aerodynamic performance, instrumentation, and air data systems

Reduce flight test telemetry to validate and calibrate CFD, empirical, and wind tunnel models

Work with rapid-prototyping teams to iterate outer mold line, control surface, and payload integration geometries

Partner with Structures, Propulsion, GNC, and Systems Engineering on cross-disciplinary aerodynamic trades

Report to the Aircraft Configuration Lead

Requirements

Hands-on experience running CFD across subsonic through transonic regimes and turning it into aero databases used by flight dynamics and FCS teams

Working command of compressible aerodynamics, including shock formation, wave drag, and control surface authority

Experience reducing flight test telemetry and using it to calibrate or correct CFD, empirical, and wind tunnel models

Willingness to deploy to ground test facilities and flight test sites

Proficiency with industry-standard CFD solvers and grid generation tools

Advanced proficiency in programming or working with AI for data reduction, automation, and database generation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical,



or Mechanical Engineering

3+ years of direct experience in aerodynamic design, CFD, and flight testing within defense, UAV, or tactical aircraft programs

Eligibility to complete a Government of Canada security clearance process

Legal authorization to work in Canada or the United States

Ability to work on-site full time in Ottawa or Toronto

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in running high-fidelity CFD across subsonic and transonic flight regimes, with a strong focus on building aerodynamic databases and validating models through flight test telemetry. Proficient in collaborating across disciplines to enhance aerodynamic performance and control characteristics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CFD Analysis

Aerodynamic Database Development

Flight Test Telemetry Reduction

Compressible Aerodynamics

Programming for Data Automation

Hard Skills

CFD Analysis

Aerodynamic Database Development

Flight Test Telemetry Reduction

Compressible Aerodynamics

Shock Wave Formation

Wave Drag

Control Surface Authority

Data Automation Programming

AI for Data Reduction

Wind Tunnel Model Calibration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Government of Canada Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Aerodynamic Design

Defense Programs

UAV Programs

Tactical Aircraft Programs

Tools & Technologies

CFD Solvers

Grid Generation Tools

Flight Dynamics Models

FCS Models

Instrumentation Systems

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📌 Aerodynamics Engineer (Quebec City)
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