- 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 solid 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

📌 Aerodynamics Engineer (Ottawa)
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