We are seeking a capable, amenable and self-motivated aerodynamics and CFD engineer to join our team and drive our aerodynamic and CFD capability for both aircraft and engine.
Key Qualifications
BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
3+ years of gas turbine relevant CFD experience
Experience with Fluent and CFX
Experience with automation using Python scripts desirable
Experience in rig and engine aerodynamic testing is desirable
Experience with CHT or coupling of CFD/thermal FEA desirable
Team orientated, problem solving attitude
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work within both the engine and aircraft design teams being responsible for aerodynamic predictions at the system, sub-system and component level:
Set up, execute, and post-process CFD models to predict and understand the flow field for main gas path components, secondary air cavities, engine bay ventilation and other aircraft components as required.
Optimise geometry and flow field to achieve the design targets.
CHT calculations of hot components to verify thermal analyses.
Produce characteristic maps for the components and subsystems (e.g. flow vs pressure ratio and speed for a compressor, or flow vs pressure drop and heat extracted for a heat exchanger).
Define, plan, support and analyse engine or rig testing to verify and validate the design and achieve certification.
Technical documentation of tasks and preparation of certification reports.
We are building a revolutionary, private light helicopter and engine at our design and production centre in Stafford. The Hill HX50 satisfies a long-unfulfilled demand in the aviation market for a modern, stylish and affordable rotary aircraft. Its composite design, interior luxury and advanced powerplant makes supercar styling, performance and comfort available to helicopter buyers for the first time. The aircraft and engine are all British designed and built in Hill’s own factory. By eliminating expensive supply chains, Hill is dramatically reducing the cost of helicopter ownership and operation. The biofuel-ready engine and cellulose biowaste fuel solution introduce a commercially and technically achievable path to net-zero in general aviation.
Reflecting the gap in the market that it fills, the response to the Hill helicopter has exceeded all expectations. HX50 has become the world’s fastest selling helicopter -- redefining the general aviation market globally.