Aerodynamics Engineer

<p><strong>About the Guild:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Founded in 2022, Ethereal Exploration Guild (The Guild) is building the World’s First Fully Reusable Medium-Lift Launch Vehicle/Rocket, Razor Crest Mk-1(RCM1).</p><p><br></p><p>Based in India, the team has a combined flight heritage of over 75 launches from the PSLV and GSLV fleets, and more than 300 years of collective experience in the space industry. The Guild is also developing a 700,000 sq ft facility dedicated to Upper Stage Engine Testing, which is going to be India’s largest privately developed Engine Testing Facility.</p><p><br></p><p>The Guild has also built and manufactured India’s First Reusable Rocket Engine.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join the Hands of the Guild as a <strong>Aerodynamics Engineer</strong>.</p><p>Please apply to the job using the link provided below:</p><p><strong>https://zfrmz.in/6sYURtxo1h3ec2ojb3zn</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location: Hebbal, Bengaluru</strong></p><p><strong>Job-Type: On-site, Monday - Saturday</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary: </strong>We are seeking a highly skilled Unsteady Aerodynamics Engineer to focus on the highly dynamic and transient phases of flight, specifically addressing buffet, transonic shock oscillations, acoustic loads, and fluid-structure interactions (FSI) problems occurring on a launch vehicle during its journey to space and back into the earth's atmosphere for re-entry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Characterise Aeroelastic Phenomena: </strong>Identify and mitigate risk factors associated with panel flutter, buffet environments, and dynamic aerodynamic instability<strong>.</strong></li><li><strong>Model Launch Environments: </strong>Predict liftoff acoustics, rocket plume interactions, and transonic aerodynamic phenomena<strong>.</strong></li><li><strong>Correlate Experimental Data: </strong>Match unsteady CFD predictions with Wind Tunnel Test (WTT) data and existing actual Flight Test data to validate physics-based models.</li><li><strong>Collaborate Cross-Functionally: </strong>Work alongside Structures, GNC (Guidance, Navigation, &amp; Control), and Propulsion teams to supply critical time-dependent aerodynamic loads.</li><li><strong>Tool Development: </strong>Enhance and automate in-house software, scripts, and data post-processing pipelines for efficient handling of massive transient datasets.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related computational field with an emphasis on fluid dynamics.</li><li>2-3+ years of dedicated experience analyzing unsteady aerodynamics or aeroacoustics, ideally within the launch vehicle, missile, or high-speed aircraft sectors.</li><li><strong>CFD Expertise:</strong> Strong proficiency with commercial or open-source solvers (e.g., Ansys Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM) tailored for time-accurate simulations.</li><li><strong>Domain Knowledge:</strong> Deep understanding of compressible fluid mechanics, transonic/supersonic flow structures, and signal processing techniques (e.g., PSD, FFT, modal decomposition).</li><li><strong>Programming Skills:</strong> Competency in Python, MATLAB, Fortran, or C++ for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience in <strong>Computational Fluid Dynamics and Analytical Coding.</strong></li><li>Deep understanding of aerodynamics, aeroacoustics and aeroelasticity.</li><li>Ability to translate <strong>mathematical formulations to working code.</strong></li><li>Proven ability to independently formulate complex aerodynamic problems and deliver actionable solutions within strict project timelines.</li><li><strong>Simulations and Testing: </strong>Hands-on experience with <strong>Simulating transient Aerodynamic cases and </strong>wind tunnel testing for unsteady aerodynamics</li></ul>