Job Description Do you want to shape how air moves? Not as a classroom exercise — on hardware that could change how energy moves around the planet. This isn’t about tweaking a wing section in a simulation report. It’s about taking full ownership of the aerodynamic function for a system that’s never flown before. It has to survive real weather, hit ruthless efficiency targets, and prove a path to a cleaner energy future. The Role Own the aerodynamic design and performance of a novel payload on a fixed-wing UAV. Develop CFD models, validate with flight data, and drive iterative design loops — from simulation through to flight test. Shape airflow around complex optics and hardware that don’t naturally want to fly — then make them perform. Work alongside systems, embedded and electronics engineers to take your aero concepts from CAD to flight-ready prototypes. Lead the creation of in-house aerodynamic capability: tools, methods, test setups, and documentation. Why This Matters If this technology scales, it redefines how energy is transmitted — globally. Aero is make-or-break: without your design, the system doesn’t get off the ground. You’ll be the first aerodynamicist in the team — what you build becomes the foundation of how the company thinks about aero. What You’ll Bring Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Evidence of aerodynamic design work — FSAE, UAVs, rocketry, or similar. Competence in CFD (Fluent, OpenFOAM, or equivalent) , with curiosity for validating models against real data. Solid understanding of lift/drag theory, stability & control, and how geometry choices play into performance. CAD and prototyping experience — ability to translate analysis into testable hardware. Enthusiasm to take full responsibility for aero outcomes, with mentorship available from external advisors. What You’ll Get End-to-end ownership of the aerodynamic domain. Fast iteration cycles — your work will move from model to sky in weeks, not years. A small, tight team where your decisions genuinely shape the outcome. Curious? Email Thaís at [email protected] .