Aerodynamics Design Engineer

Job description

Aquila is building the world’s first optical energy network to keep drones and autonomous systems flying without limits. To make this possible, we need aerodynamic and thermal designs that push the boundaries of what UAVs can do. We’re looking for a Mechanical/Aerospace Design Engineer to lead the design and integration of weight-optimised, aerodynamically efficient payloads for our high-performance optical wireless power receiver. You’ll take concepts from simulation to flight, developing novel aerodynamic and thermal systems that meet demanding performance requirements in highly constrained environments. This role combines deep technical design with hands-on build, testing, and validation. You’ll work across disciplines, turning first-principles insights into practical solutions that keep our UAVs flying further, faster, and cooler. We value engineers who are curious, collaborative, and practical. If you enjoy solving hard problems, distilling complexity into clarity, and building systems that expand what’s possible for UAVs, you’ll thrive here. Role Responsibilities/Expectations: Successful candidates will: - Own the end-to-end design, manufacture, assembly, and validation of cu...