Poseidon Aerospace · 2 months ago
Aerospace Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPoseidon Aerospace is a company focused on developing next-generation composite aircraft. As an Aerospace Engineer, you will be responsible for shaping the aerodynamic and performance characteristics of aircraft through various analytical and hands-on testing methods, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Design and validate aerodynamic surfaces, configurations, and control geometries using CFD analysis and historical data
Support flight dynamics modeling and simulation for stability, control, and performance assessment
Provide input on propulsion integration, cooling airflow, and control surface sizing
Work with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to ensure aerodynamic designs are practical and efficient to produce
Conduct aerodynamic load analyses to ensure the airframe is supported
Create and maintain aerodynamic databases, performance models, and engineering documentation
Correlate CFD and analytical predictions with flight test data
Participate in flight testing and data review to compare measured results with predicted performance
Aid in the development of flight simulation models
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, XFLR5
Experience using CAD software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX for geometry creation and surface preparation
Strong understanding of aerodynamics, stability and control, and aircraft performance
Familiarity with mesh design and refinement including fluent meshing
Working knowledge of structural analysis and load validation
Ability to interpret flight test data and create analytical performance models
Understanding of composite design and manufacturing methods for aerodynamic surfaces
Independent, practical engineer comfortable in a hands-on development environment
Preferred
Experience with flight testing, data acquisition, or post-flight data analysis
Experience with X-Plane aircraft design
Background in seaplane design
Experience with wind tunnel or scaled model testing
Programming skills in Python or MATLAB for CFD and performance automation
Basic experience with FEA for assessing load paths or aerodynamic-induced stresses
Company
Poseidon Aerospace
Poseidon Aerospace develops autonomous sea-based aircraft designed to transport cargo using ground effect flight.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$12.5MKey Investors
Tamarack GlobalStarship Ventures
2025-11-05Seed· $11M
2023-11-02Pre Seed· $1.5M
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