Senior Re-Entry Aerodynamics Engineer Job at EVONA, Los Angeles, CA

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  • EVONA
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

As the Senior Aerodynamics Engineer , you will play a key role in predicting the complex aerodynamic and aerothermal conditions for spacecraft vehicles. You'll leverage your expertise in CFD simulations , thermal analysis , and fluid dynamics to ensure the safe landing and recovery of this groundbreaking spacecraft.

Collaborating closely with our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and structures teams , you will ensure that this reusable spacecraft is designed, tested, and optimized for success during re-entry.

  • What You'll Do: Manage and enhance the aerodynamic database for spacecraft .
  • Lead the setup, meshing, and analysis of CFD models , focusing on compressible flow conditions from subsonic to hypersonic speeds.
  • Provide critical pressure, heat flux , and aero buffet/vibration loads for the thermal and structures teams.
  • Develop aerodynamic design solutions to solve unique re-entry challenges.
  • Validate simulations with data and improve models based on post-flight results.
  • Conduct hypersonic CFD simulations for chemically reacting flows (Mach > 5).
  • What You Bring:5+ years of experience in thermal analysis , heat transfer simulations , and CFD .
  • Proficient in NASA Fun3D , DPLR , Laura , US3D , or similar CFD tools.
  • Solid understanding of fluid dynamics —from subsonic to hypersonic flows.
  • Experience with compressible CFD models and validating simulation results.
  • A passion for solving complex engineering problems and driving innovation.

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