- 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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