Reusable Satellites. Backed by Y Combinator and Antler.
About the role
As a Senior Aerothermal Engineer, you will be responsible for the aerodynamic and aerothermal characterization of reentry vehicles from early design through flight validation. This role spans the full development lifecycle — from early design and analysis through ground testing and ultimately flight data correlation.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience with structural or fluid dynamics via full-time employment, outside the classroom projects, or lab work
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to obtain a security clearance if necessary
More about this role
Reditus space is building the next-generation infrastructure to provide sustainable and scalable access to microgravity. We are developing reusable free-flyer reentry vehicles to enable routine, dependable, and high cadence return from orbit, unlocking new commercial, scientific, national security, and public health capabilities.
The aerothermal team is responsible for predicting the aerodynamics and aerothermal environments our flight vehicles experience during all phases of their missions. Aerothermal engineers use engineering models, simulation, and direct flight testing in order to provide the most accurate predictions in iterative development of evermore reliable and performant vehicle architectures. The team works closely with the GNC (guidance, navigation, and control) team in order to enable them to safely land and recover our vehicles once their mission is accomplished. Moreover the team supports engineers responsible for vehicle structures, avionics, and propulsion during their design efforts. Aerodynamics engineers are expected to have a clear understanding of the flow fields experienced by our vehicles through the various flight regimes, from subsonic through...
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