Hydrodynamics / Aerodynamics engineer - California, United States - Boundary Layer Technologies

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[Full Time] Hydrodynamics / Aerodynamics engineer at Boundary Layer Technologies (United States) | BEAMSTART Jobs

Hydrodynamics / Aerodynamics engineer

Boundary Layer Technologies United States
Date Posted
25 Jun, 2022
Work Location
California, United States
Salary Offered
Not Specified
Job Type
Full Time
Experience Required
No experience required
Remote Work
No
Stock Options
No
Vacancies
1 available
The Company
Boundary Layer Technologies is building the future of zero emission maritime transport, starting with hydrofoiling electric passenger vessels.

We are backed by Y Combinator, Fifty Years VC and Lower Carbon Capital and have built a world leading 26' fully electric hydrofoil prototype.

We are a company of builders where rapid iterations and fast learning is in our DNA.

We are looking for a Hydrodynamics / aerodynamics engineer to design and model the hydrofoil wings and propulsion system on our hydrofoil craft.

Responsibilities
Concept design of hydrofoil wings and control surfaces on various vehicles, including high lift devices
CFD modeling and optimisation of hydrofoil wings on various vehicles including a free surface, cavitation and ventilation
Fluid-structural interaction optimisation of hydrofoil wings and masts
CFD modeling of entire vehicle including wing-wing, wing-mast and ship hull interactions
Determination of dynamic load cases for vehicle Collaborate with GNC and flight controls teams to help accurately develop a vehicle plant model for simulation
CFD modeling and optimisation of propellers
Required skills and experience
Degree in engineering or physics (advanced degrees preferred)
3 years experience in commercial CFD platforms such as StarCCM or ANSYS Fluent
Experience in performing CFD driven geometry optimisation
Experience in open source CFD platforms such as OpenFOAM and SU2 is a bonus but not required
Experience in modeling water or hydrofoils, specifically cavitation is preferred but not essential

Please still consider applying even if you don't match every listed expectation, as we are big believers in learning and growth.

Here at Boundary Layer Technologies, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

About Boundary Layer Technologies

High speed container ships using hydrofoils.

Company Size:

• 5 People

Year Founded:

2018


Country:
United States


Company Status:
Actively Hiring

Looking for Partners

Looking for Clients

Raising Funds

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