Principal Aeroacoustics & Aerodynamics Engineer

Company Description

MagLev Aero is developing a new generation of rim-driven electric and hybrid ducted fan propulsion systems for advanced aviation. We are looking for an exceptional Aeroacoustics & Aerodynamics Engineer to help push the boundaries of aerodynamic performance, acoustic signature, efficiency, and electric propulsion.

Job Description

This is a highly technical, hands-on role for someone who wants to solve difficult, multidisciplinary aerospace problems rather than incrementally improve established designs.

• Lead aerodynamic and aeroacoustic analysis and optimization of MagLev Aero’s rim-driven electric and hybrid ducted fan systems.
• Model and predict fan, rotor, duct, and integrated propulsion-system aerodynamic and acoustic performance.
• Develop designs that simultaneously optimize thrust, efficiency, noise, weight, and overall system performance.
• Apply CFD, computational aeroacoustics, reduced-order modeling, optimization, and other advanced simulation methods.
• Work with MAGGIE, MagLev Aero’s Multiphysics Aerospace Generative Graphical Inference Engine, and advanced AI tools to accelerate design exploration and optimization.
• Develop and improve physics-based and data-driven models used within MagLev’s multidisciplinary design environment.
• Correlate analytical and computational models with experimental and test data.
• Define test requirements and work with engineering teams to validate aerodynamic and acoustic performance.
• Collaborate closely with propulsion, electrical, mechanical, controls, motor, thermal, and systems engineers.
• Identify unconventional technical approaches and translate them into designs that can be built, tested, and ultimately commercialized.
• Serve as a technical authority in aerodynamics and aeroacoustics as MagLev advances its propulsion technology toward flight applications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or a closely related field. PhD strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in aerodynamics and aeroacoustics, ideally involving propellers, fans, rotors, turbomachinery, ducted fans, eVTOL, or advanced propulsion systems.
• Strong background in CFD and computational modeling of complex aerodynamic systems.
• Experience predicting, analyzing, and reducing tonal and broadband aerodynamic noise.
• Understanding of rotor-stator interactions, blade aerodynamics, duct acoustics, flow-induced noise, and propulsion-system integration.
• Experience connecting simulation with physical testing and experimental data.
• Strong programming, numerical modeling, and engineering-analysis capabilities.
• Interest in applying AI, machine learning, optimization, and generative engineering methods to aerospace design.
• Ability to operate independently and take technical ownership from initial concept through analysis, testing, and design iteration.

Additional Information

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