The Modular Interceptor Platform. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
You will own the aerodynamics of Wardstone’s interceptors. You’ll shape the vehicle’s external design, build and maintain the aerodynamic database (ADB) that our flight simulations depend on, and run the analyses that tell us how the vehicle will fly. You’ll report to [the founders / Head of Engineering]. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
- 5+ years of applied aerodynamics experience on flight vehicles
- Experience building aerodynamic databases for flight simulation
- Strong command of supersonic aerodynamics and stability and control
- Hands-on CFD experience (e.g., Star-CCM+, Fluent, FUN3D, Cart3D, or similar)
- Experience with engineering-level aerodynamic prediction tools (e.g., Missile DATCOM or similar)
More about this role
You will own the aerodynamics of Wardstone’s interceptors. You’ll shape the vehicle’s external design, build and maintain the aerodynamic database (ADB) that our flight simulations depend on, and run the analyses that tell us how the vehicle will fly. You’ll report to [the founders / Head of Engineering].
The vehicle has to maneuver hard at supersonic speeds while fitting the size limits of existing launchers. You’ll work directly with the founders and with the mechanical, GNC, and propulsion engineers. You’ll take the aerodynamic design from first concept through wind tunnel testing to flight, and use flight data to improve your models.
Design the interceptor
- Own the aerodynamic design of the outer mold line (OML) together with the mechanical team, balancing drag, stability, maneuverability, and internal volume.
- Design and size the control surfaces and fins for the authority GNC needs across the flight envelope.
- Run trade studies on vehicle configuration, such as body shape, nose shape, and control surface layout.
Build and maintain the ADB
- Build the aerodynamic database: force and moment coefficients across Mach number, angle of attack, sideslip, and control deflection,...
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