Aerodynamics and CFD Engineer

One-Hub, Thiruporur · 5 - 7 Years

Posted: 3 Apr 2026
Last verified at source: 9 hours ago

### Aerodynamics and CFD Engineer **Job Code:** CoE-SE-ACF-M-001 **Experience:** 5 - 7 Years **Location:** One-Hub, Thiruporur **No of Openings:** 1 **Date of Post:** 03-Apr-2026 **Applicants:** 22 Preferred Experience Relevant experience with UAV / VTOL platforms * Knowledge of propeller aerodynamics and rotor–airframe interactions * Exposure to flight mechanics, stability, and aerodynamic optimization workflows * Familiarity with certification frameworks (DGCA UAS guidelines or equivalent) * Experience in wind tunnel testing and CFD–experimental correlation **Compliance Awareness:** Familiarity with AS9100D and Aerospace Quality Standards **Innovation:** Exposure to digital twin workflows and AI-driven aerodynamic optimization **Reliability:** Experience in aeroelasticity, flutter analysis, and structural coupling **Leadership:** Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead aerodynamic design reviews Required Skill Sets & Tools**CFD Tools:** * ANSYS Fluent * Star-CCM+ * OpenFOAM **Aerodynamic Tools:** * AVL * XFOIL * XFLR5 **Programming:** Python, MATLAB (automation and post-processing) **Meshing Tools:** Pointwise, ANSA **CAD Tools:** SolidWorks, Siemens NX (geometry preparation) Qualifications Bachelor’s / Master’s in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering Key Responsibility Areas* **Aerodynamic Analysis & Design** * Perform 2D/3D aerodynamic analysis for airfoils, wings, and full aircraft configurations * Generate lift, drag, and moment characteristics across flight envelope * Conduct airfoil selection and customization using XFOIL / XFLR5 * Support wing sizing and configuration trade studies * **CFD Simulation** * Set up and run steady and unsteady CFD simulations using ANSYS Fluent / Siemens Star-CCM+ / OpenFOAM * Develop meshing strategies (boundary layer, y⁺ control, grid independence) * Apply turbulence models (k-ω SST, URANS; LES exposure preferred) * Extract forces, moments, Cp distributions, and flow features * **Specialized Aerodynamic Studies** * Analyze propeller–airframe interaction and rotor downwash effects * Evaluate wake interactions and interference aerodynamics (VTOL transition effects preferred) * Track centre of pressure movement and its impact on stability * Support thermal CFD studies (battery/ESS airflow impact) * **Pre- & Post-Processing** * Perform CAD clean-up and geometry preparation using SolidWorks / Siemens NX * Generate high-quality meshes using Pointwise / ANSA * Conduct post-processing (contours, streamlines, aerodynamic coefficients) * **Testing & Validation** * Support wind tunnel model preparation and testing * Correlate CFD results with experimental data * Contribute to aerodynamic databases for performance models