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Aerodynamics Testing Engineer(m/w/x)

Lausanne
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
AI/ML

Validating flight physics for next-gen UAV platforms at a defense prime, designing experimental campaigns with rapid prototyping. Extensive background in planning/executing aerodynamic experiments and hands-on rapid prototyping experience required. Access to advanced rapid prototyping and testing facilities.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with focus on experimental fluid dynamics or flight testing
  • Hands-on experience with CNC hot-wire foam cutting, 3D printing, CNC routing, or composites
  • Ability to design for rapid fabrication
  • Extensive background in planning and executing aerodynamic experiments
  • Ability to isolate variables and ensure data quality
  • Expertise in Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas) for data processing and report generation
  • Proficiency with Matplotlib, Plotly, or Seaborn for data visualization
  • Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python-based hardware interfacing
  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or CATIA for design
  • Radio Control (RC) flight experience
  • Knowledge of Machine Learning or Reduced Order Models (ROMs)
  • Experience with Aerodynamic system identification techniques

Tasks

  • Validate flight physics for next-generation UAV platforms
  • Design experimental campaigns
  • Execute experimental campaigns
  • Analyze experimental campaigns
  • Utilize rapid prototyping techniques
  • Transform aerodynamic concepts into flight prototypes
  • Create ground testing mock-ups from aerodynamic concepts
  • Collaborate with the Mechanical team
  • Design custom testing rigs
  • Manufacture custom testing rigs
  • Design instrumented prototypes
  • Manufacture instrumented prototypes
  • Fabricate foam prototypes
  • Fabricate 3D printed prototypes
  • Fabricate laser-cut prototypes
  • Fabricate composite prototypes
  • Lead flight test campaigns for fixed-wing platforms
  • Lead flight test campaigns for eVTOL platforms
  • Define flight test cards
  • Define flight safety protocols
  • Extract aerodynamic data from flight tests
  • Perform flight log analysis for model validation
  • Perform flight log analysis for system identification
  • Design wind tunnel experiments
  • Execute wind tunnel experiments
  • Design static thrust tests
  • Execute static thrust tests
  • Fabricate instrumented scale models
  • Develop automated DAQ rigs
  • Characterize propulsion efficiency
  • Characterize airframe performance
  • Correlate simulation data with experimental results
  • Improve model accuracy
  • Generate comprehensive Aerodynamic Databases (ADB)
  • Characterize vehicle performance across the flight envelope
  • Select and integrate sensors into prototypes
  • Develop software to control automated test rigs
  • Synchronize high-speed Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems
  • Perform deep-dive analysis of flight logs
  • Extract performance metrics from flight logs
  • Extract power consumption profiles from flight logs
  • Extract stability derivatives from flight logs

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Python
  • NumPy
  • SciPy
  • Pandas
  • Matplotlib
  • Plotly
  • Seaborn
  • LabVIEW
  • MATLAB
  • Simulink
  • PyVISA
  • nidaqmx
  • pyserial
  • SolidWorks
  • CATIA
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