Aerodynamics Engineer

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid‑electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero‑emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Heart is building a hybrid, battery‑electric regional aircraft to decarbonize and democratize aviation. As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer on the Flight Performance and Simulation team, you will be responsible for the development and optimization of the aerodynamic model of the aircraft.

• 5+ years professional experience in aerodynamics design
• Advanced proficiency in Flight Stream, CFD++, or similar aerodynamics CFD tools.
• Experience in grid generation and meshing techniques for various geometries, ensuring accurate and efficient simulations.
• Extensive aerodynamics design experience, including CFD analysis, wind tunnel testing, correlating analysis with test data, and optimization.

• 8+ years professional experience in aerodynamics design
• Advanced proficiency in Flight Stream, CFD++, or similar aerodynamics CFD tools.
• Experience in grid generation and meshing techniques for various geometries, ensuring accurate and efficient simulations.
• Extensive aerodynamics design experience, including CFD analysis, wind tunnel testing, correlating analysis with test data, and optimization.

• Knowledge of fluid dynamics analysis and simulation and ability to select appropriate models for different flow regimes.
• Strong fundamentals including knowledge of simplified formulas for hand‑calcs, semi empirical methods, and when to apply different approaches.
• Software development experience in Python or a similar language. Experience setting up scripted optimization pipelines that include aerodynamic solvers.
• Experience with aircraft development programs, for example FAA Part 23 or 25.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English
• Flight experience, for example Private Pilot (PPL) or above.

• Bachelor's or above in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar

$140,000—$216,000 USD