Aerodynamicist

Mach
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,000 - 195,000 annuallyFunction: SalesExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Collaboration"]

Support the design, analysis, and optimization of next-generation autonomous defense platforms. Lead aerodynamic analysis and trade studies for air-breathing and solid rocket missile systems, integrating aerodynamic concepts with propulsion, structures, and vehicle configuration. Plan wind tunnel and flight test efforts, reduce and interpret aerodynamic data, and drive design updates. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve drag, stability, control, and mission efficiency using simulation tools and empirical methods.

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Aerodynamicist

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Job Summary

Support the design, analysis, and optimization of next-generation autonomous defense platforms. Lead aerodynamic analysis and trade studies for air-breathing and solid rocket missile systems, integrating aerodynamic concepts with propulsion, structures, and vehicle configuration. Plan wind tunnel and flight test efforts, reduce and interpret aerodynamic data, and drive design updates. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve drag, stability, control, and mission efficiency using simulation tools and empirical methods.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead aerodynamic analysis and design for air-breathing and solid rocket missile platforms across relevant flight regimes.
  • •Conduct aerodynamic trade studies to optimize performance (drag, stability, control, efficiency), assess sensitivities, and recommend geometry changes to meet mission requirements.
  • •Develop vehicle-level configuration concepts, integrating aerodynamic designs with propulsion, structures, and systems from early design through refinement.
  • •Plan and support wind tunnel and flight test campaigns, lead aerodynamic data reduction and interpretation, and update designs based on validated results.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,000 - 195,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirement SavingsPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience.
  • •Proficiency with aerodynamic simulation tools and techniques across multiple fidelity levels, including Missile Datcom, Xfoil, OpenVSP, Cart3D, and/or STAR-CCM+.
  • •2+ years working with missiles or closely related vehicles.
  • •Strong foundation in fluid dynamics and aerodynamic principles, with experience optimizing vehicle performance.
  • •Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Experience:5+ years
Education:
Skills:Problem-solvingCollaboration
Tech Stack:Missile DatcomXfoilOpenVSPCart3DSTAR-CCM+

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

Mach
Designs and manufactures unmanned systems, tactical engines, and decentralized defense manufacturing infrastructure (Forge) to scale production of autonomous aerial systems and related propulsion for U.S. defense customers and partners.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Valuation: USD 250M to 500M
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Huntington Beach, United States
Founded: 2023
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