Principal Aerodynamacist

We are seeking a Principal Aerodynamicist that has clean sheet aricraft development design experience. This role can be remote with some travel. What You’ll Do Lead aerodynamic design, analysis, and wind-tunnel/CFD correlation for a clean-sheet, long-range autonomous air vehicle. Optimize planform, airfoil, and high-lift devices to maximize range and payload while meeting survivability constraints. Create rapid-iteration tools and templates for sizing trades. Collaborate daily with GNC, Flight Controls, and Structures IPTs to mature configuration through CoDR/PDR/CDR. Support flight-test envelope expansion and post-flight data reduction. M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) 7+ yrs relevant experience. Deep expertise in CFD (e.g., SU2, Fluent, OVERFLOW), panel methods, and wind-tunnel test design. Demonstrated history of hands-on, first-principles analysis in rapid-development programs. Ability to convey complex results to cross-functional audiences. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Bonus Points Prior LO (low observables) signature shaping experience. Experience coupling aerodynamics with AI-enabled design-of-experiments workflows.