Aerodynamic Engineer (UAV/eVTOL)

TL;DR

Aerodynamic Engineer (UAV/eVTOL): Designing, simulating, testing, and improving flight physics for autonomous UAV and eVTOL platforms with an accent on aerodynamic analysis, flight dynamics, validation, and Python-based engineering workflows. Focus on building aerodynamic databases, correlating simulation results with physical test data, and solving multidisciplinary design challenges with Mechanical and GNC teams.

Location: Morocco

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous and scalable defense systems for allied forces and is expanding its R&D capabilities following a $200M Series B.

What you will do

• Design and analyze fixed-wing, multicopter, and eVTOL aerodynamic configurations using XFoil, OpenVSP, AVL, and CFD.
• Support flight-test and wind-tunnel campaigns by defining test cards, instrumenting prototypes, and running experiments.
• Develop Python tooling with NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas to automate analysis and process flight and test data.
• Generate and maintain aerodynamic databases and stability derivatives for GNC control-law development and autopilot tuning.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and GNC teams to keep aerodynamic designs feasible, stable, and testable.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, stability, and flight dynamics.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing, workflow automation, and engineering-tool integration.
• Hands-on exposure to aerodynamic simulation or physical testing, including CFD, XFoil, OpenVSP, AVL, wind-tunnel testing, flight testing, or prototyping.
• Basic CAD experience with SolidWorks or CATIA and the ability to understand geometry constraints.
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach and comfort working across the full design-to-validation loop.

Nice to have

• French language skills.
• Experience building or flying RC aircraft or drones.
• Propeller design and integration with airframes.
• Aeroacoustics experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on autonomous defense systems with real-world mission impact.
• Operate in a demanding R&D environment emphasizing rigor, ownership, and execution.
• Take on ambitious technical challenges in a small, fast-moving team.
• Collaborate closely across aerodynamics, mechanical engineering, and GNC.