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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Heven AeroTech's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Heven AeroTech's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Heven AeroTech
- high 33 stale, 0 reposted of 34 open
- Hiring momentum
- 62 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Heven AeroTech's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Heven AeroTech.
About this role
The Aerodynamic Systems Engineer at Heven AeroTech will focus on the design, analysis, and verification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) through both computational and experimental aerodynamic evaluations. Responsibilities include performing aerodynamic analysis, developing aerodynamic requirements, conducting simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicle performance meets program requirements throughout the design lifecycle.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Heven AeroTech as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 1–8 years of relevant experience in aerodynamics, CFD, or flight vehicle design
- Working knowledge of aerodynamic fundamentals: lift/drag prediction, stability and control, boundary layer behavior, compressibility effects
- Hands-on experience with CFD software (e.g., Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, CFD++) or aerodynamic prediction tools (e.g., AVL, XFOIL, Missile DATCOM, Digital DATCOM)
- Proficiency in a scripting/programming language (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for data analysis and automation
- Understanding of requirements development, verification methods, and technical documentation practices
Nice to have
- Experience with UAS or small aircraft aerodynamic design and integration
- Experience with wind tunnel testing and data reduction
- Familiarity with 6-DOF flight dynamics simulation and vehicle stability/control analysis
- Experience with mesh generation tools (e.g., Pointwise, ANSA, ICEM CFD)
- Knowledge of aero-structural or aero-propulsive coupling analysis
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off/sick
- Critical illness coverage
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- Accident coverage
Worth weighing
- Posted salary range is $90,000 — $140,000 USD
- Role involves both office and hands-on work, including potential travel for testing and supplier visits
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Listed by Heven AeroTech on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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