AERODYNAMICIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Nov 08, 2024 - The Aerodynamicist possesses extensive experience in modeling and analyzing advanced air-vehicle systems, utilizing both high- and low-fidelity aerodynamic tools, including Pointwise, STAR CCM, FUN3D, and XFOIL. This position demonstrates expertise in wind tunnel testing, from pre-test predictions to post-test data analysis, as well as familiarity with CAD software like CATIA for aerodynamic and flight control design. Skilled in creating aerodynamic databases and simulating current and next-generation commercial aircraft, with a strong background in thermodynamic modeling of propulsion systems.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Aerodynamicist Resume
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Aerodynamics Analysis
  • Wind Tunnel Testing
  • Matlab
  • Simulink
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • CAD Software
  • Data Analysis
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Initiative
  • Critical Thinking

Summary of Aerodynamicist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in CAD design, wind tunnel testing and use of CFD would be beneficial.
  • Good data analysis skills
  • Experience in planning and organizing projects to pre-agreed targets, working collaboratively with other team members.
  • Experience in F1 Aerodynamics with particularly sound knowledge of the F1 wind tunnel testing environment and use of CFD
  • Excellent knowledge of flow physics around an F1 car.
  • A team player with the initiative to make my own decisions and work with minimal supervision.
  • Good skills in effective communication.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical approach, with attention to detail.
  • Experience with 3D modeling software (e.g. CATIA)
  • Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD
  • Product development or conceptual airplane design experience.
  • High lift aerodynamic design and analysis experience.

2. BA in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in modeling and analysis of advanced air-vehicle systems
  • Experience with wind tunnel testing, including pre-test predictions, test data processing and/or post-test analysis
  • Experience with the high-fidelity aerodynamic design and analysis tools Pointwise, STAR CCM, FUN3D, Kestrel, and Tecplot
  • Experience with the lower-fidelity aerodynamic design and analysis tools XFOIL, MSES, MTFLOW, AVL, ASWING, XFLR5, OpenVSP
  • Familiarity with the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tool CATIA 
  • Experience with flight control design and aircraft simulation
  • Experience and interest in the design and modeling of current and next-generation commercial aircraft and state-of-the-art technologies
  • Related education or experience in thermodynamic modeling of propulsion systems
  • Familiarity in the creation of aerodynamic databases and flight simulation models

3. BS in Applied Physics with 4 years of Experience

  • CAD or class A surfacing experience (CATIA, Solidworks, NX, ALIAS)
  • Geometry and Mesh Preparation experience (ANSA, ICEM)
  • CFD software experience (OpenFOAM, StarCCM+, Fluent, Powerflow)
  • Simulation post-processing experience (Meta, Fieldview, STARCCM+, Paraview)
  • Proven track record of problem-solving and independent root-cause analysis
  • Experience in external aerodynamics analysis
  • HPC/Cloud computing experience
  • Wind tunnel testing experience
  • Automotive/Motorsport/FSAE experience
  • Experience in mentoring other analysts