Lead Flight Sciences Engineer

Who We Are:

Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominate transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world.  We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth. 

Required Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 10 years cumulative experience in flight science related roles on hypersonic programs. 
• A minimum of a Master's or preferably a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field specializing in aerodynamics, hypersonic propulsion, or flight sciences. 
• Experience in experimental aerodynamics and wind tunnel testing. 
• Strong understanding of hypersonic flight principles, shock wave dynamics, and high-temperature aerodynamics. 
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage resources, and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners. 
• Proven leadership experience, ideally in managing teams involved in hypersonic aerodynamics or related fields. 

Software List: 

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Python (Required) 
• FUN3D (Desired) 
• DPLR (Desired) 
• LAURA (Desired) 
• FIAT (Desired) 

Desired Qualifications: 

• A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on hypersonic aerodynamics and flight sciences. 
• Expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aerodynamic analysis, and experience with simulation software. 
• In-depth knowledge of relevant software tools, simulation techniques, and experimental methodologies. 

_{The California annual base salary for this role is currently $140,000-200,000.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.}