Aerothermal and Internal Aerodynamics Engineer (all gender)

At Ascendance we are building tomorrow’s hybrid-electric aviation with ATEA, a unique Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by STERNA, our in-house hybrid-electric propulsion system. We focus our efforts in designing an innovative, safe, silent, clean and affordable aircraft that will be able to blend into existing infrastructures and regulations to ease its deployment and maximise social acceptance.

If you are looking for a place where you will have a direct impact on very ambitious products, where you will work close to the hardware and where you can witness the result of your hard work quickly, board ATEA and come fly with us toward the future of aviation!

Your role : 🔎

You will have an important role in Overall Aircraft Design team which is responsible for flight physics activities. As an aerothermal and internal aerodynamics engineer you will be in charge of inlet / outlet and cooling aerodynamics and thermal studies from design to flight tests. 

Your main responsibilities will be : 

• Performing CFD studies for the design and the validation of air inlets and outlets, as well as ventilation needs

• Leading aerothermal studies for heat transfer analysis on the full aircraft

• Testing cooling systems through simulations and data analysis vs experiments

• Assessing and improving air inlets and cooling strategy at aircraft level to minimize impact on performance

• Resolving any technical issues on prototype aircraft before first flight

• Complying with certification requirements

• Leading the definition of aerothermal activities for the final product

• Interfacing with Ascendance team (airframe, propulsion,…) to identify most optimal solutions

Where do we stand? 

You will be entering the team during a crucial part of our development. Full scale test benches are running, while full scale aircraft development is running at full speed with many design decisions to take to improve the aerodynamic performance and consolidate the aircraft behavior knowledge. 

The job has been made for you if you have : 🛠

• A master degree from Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years of experience in aerodynamics/internal flow physics

• Skills in various levels of modeling with multidisciplinary skills

• Experience in thermal/aerothermal analysis

• Testing experience (windtunnel testing, ground or flight tests)

• Experience in Catia 

• Knowledge of OpenFoam or similar CFD software is a plus

We are meant to work together if you : 💚

• Are sensitive to the climate change impacts

• Have ability to work autonomously with a drive for initiative related to the start-up environment and work in a small team

• Be solution and delivery-oriented 

• You are a real team player who wants to build a big success story with us

• You are passionate about new tech

What we offer  : 

• An international and dynamic team

• A remote policy to allow you flexibility

• Health insurance

• A dynamic workplace providing equal opportunities for disability, gender equity… Everyone is welcome at Ascendance!

Recruitment process :🕐 

• Application evaluations (CVs….)

• Talent Interview

• Technical Interview

• Meet others Ascenders 

• Reference check