Lead Aerodynamics Engineer (UAV/Drone Systems)

Job description

Are you passionate about R&D, who is driven to bring real impact and enjoy taking research from concept to real-world development? Our company is a global multicultural privately-owned new-generation Research Center founded in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in 2025. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of modern technology and emerging markets. The Lead Aerodynamics Engineer is responsible for the aerodynamic design, optimization, and performance validation of fixed-wing, VTOL, and hybrid UAV platforms. This role ensures that airframe geometry, lifting surfaces, and rotor/propeller systems meet stringent performance, efficiency, and regulatory requirements. The engineer will collaborate closely with structures, controls, propulsion, and systems engineering teams to deliver high-fidelity aerodynamic solutions from concept through flight testing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Aerodynamic Design & Optimization - Develop and optimize aerodynamic shapes for wings, fuselages, nacelles, pylons, and control surfaces to maximize lift-to- drag ratio and overall efficiency. - Define aerodynamic configurations for both fixed-wing and VTOL platforms, including transition flight...