Aerospace Engineer

Location: Wilmington, MA

Reports To: Head of Vehicle Design

Employment Type: Full-time

Ascent AeroSystems is one of the most exciting companies in the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

industry, and our unique coaxial platforms provide the reliable and efficient foundation necessary to

operate UAS’s at scale. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for motivated, highly organized people

to join our team.

As you consider your next career move…

• Do you want to create new and useful things at the bleeding edge of technology?

• Are you relentlessly curious, eager to learn new things?

• Do people turn to you because they know they can count on you?

• Are you able to dare greatly, fail quickly, and keep moving?

• When things get difficult, can you double-down and persevere?

• Do you want to be part of something bigger?

Ascent AeroSystems is currently looking to hire an Aerospace Engineer to join our team. This role

focuses on the design of our next generation high-performance coaxial drones. The ideal candidate

is a roll-up-your-sleeves, high energy, collaborative UAS enthusiast who works well on a team and

individually.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform aerodynamic analysis of the coaxial platform.
• Develop multi-disciplinary models (propulsion, battery, aerodynamics, SWAP) for
• performance prediction and vehicle simulation.
• Run trade-studies for new vehicle concepts.
• Perform analysis to support conceptual, preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Plan and execute flight tests. Analyze flight test data and incorporate it in the design cycle.
• Provide support to customers integrating their own payloads and/or expanding the
• capabilities of our coaxial drones.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in planning, design and development of new

products.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• 5 years of post-graduate work experience working in Aerodynamics, propulsion or aircraft
• design.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with first-principles aerodynamic models and low/medium-fidelity aerodynamic
• tools.
• Experience with Python
• Enjoys the challenge of solving complex multi-disciplinary problems in a fast-paced
• environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer focus

Preferred:

• Experience in rotorcraft aerodynamics and aeromechanics
• Experience with high-fidelity CFD solvers (Fluent, Star-CCM or equivalent)
• Experience with electric powertrains
• Experience with ArduPilot, PX4 or equivalent open-source autopilots
• Part 107 License
• Some travel may be required to support customers, flight testing, vendor management, marketing
• and sales initiatives.

Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged “coaxial” UAS for the industrial, public

safety and defense markets. Ascent AeroSystems’ supports frontline soldiers, first responders,

and industrial professionals with the rugged and versatile unmanned aerial systems they need to

complete critical missions when it matters most. Ascent is founded on core principles of an

innovative, determined, fearless, curious, and committed culture that fosters invention, problem

solving and teamwork.

For the right candidate, Ascent offers a competitive salary, benefits (including health, dental and

vision), 401(k), a terrific work environment, and the opportunity to be a part of one of the most

exciting segments of the tech industry.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications

for this role to CAREERS@ASCENTAEROSYSTEMS.COM with the subject line “Aerospace

Engineer Application”.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Ascent AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to​ advancing diversity,

equity and inclusion in our workplace as well as in the communities where we work. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.