Lead Performance & Sizing Engineer

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 180000 - 220000

Posted on: 10 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company thats developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable integrated and human-centered ecosystem we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in todays air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone improving peoples ability to move whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do:

The Lead Performance & Sizing Engineer will lead and conduct the planning and execution of vehicle performance and sizing tasks for rotorcraft design and analysis ground tests and flight tests. The engineer willinterface regularly withother engineers working on Configuration Handling Qualities Loads & Dynamics Propulsion Flight Controls and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) amongst others.

What you can do:

Develop andmaintainaircraftsizing models that integrate aerodynamics propulsion weight estimation mission profiles and energy systems
Conduct vehicle-level performance analyses including hover climb cruise descent and transition phases
Define andoptimizemission profiles (range payload endurance speed reserve energy etc.) based on operational and certification requirements
Perform trade studies on design parameters such as rotor configuration battery capacity wing loading and powertrain sizing to guide conceptual design
Collaborate with aerodynamics propulsion structures and controls teams to ensure consistency between subsystem performance and overall vehicle goals
Support simulation and modeling activities for energy management control law tuning and flight performance validation
Prepare technical documentation presentations and reports for internal design reviews and external stakeholders (e.g. regulators or partners)
Contribute to system-level requirements definition and support design optimization for performance efficiency and safety
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers
Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering fieldrequired
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
Experience performing aerodynamics and performance analysis to evaluate new concepts and refine existing concepts
Experience with innovative physics-based aerodynamics analysis and design methods
Experience with MDAO tools and methods
Demonstrable project planning and leadership skills
An understanding of aerodynamics engineering fundamentals especiallywith regard toan aircraft
Capability to assess the aerodynamics and performance of vertical liftaircraftthrough analysis test and a combination of the two
Experience with rotorcraft or fixed-wing performance analysis techniques that builds on applicable educational experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to independently prioritize andaccomplishwork within time constraints
Self-motivated and forward-thinking
Proficiencywith MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

Experience performing analysis on VTOLaircraftpreferred

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills experience job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is:

$180000 - $220000 USD

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin citizenship sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at:

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment your employment is contingent upon Supernals receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with usSupernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company thats developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable inte...