Aeroelastic and CFD Simulation Engineer
Sarla Aviation
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Feb 23, 2026
About Sarla Aviation:
Sarla Aviation is at the forefront of revolutionizing urban air mobility with its cutting-edge eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft featuring innovative tilt-rotor technology. Sarla Aviation, a pioneer in the development of sustainable, efficient, and safe air transportation systems, is dedicated to influencing the future of aviation. We are seeking a skilled and driven Aeroelastic and CFD Simulation Engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the success of our eVTOL program.
Job Summary:
As an Aeroelastic and CFD Simulation Engineer, you will be involved in analyzing, designing, and optimizing propellers systems for high-performance aircraft. Your expertise will be central to executing high-fidelity simulations to capture the complex interactions between aerodynamic forces and structural dynamics under various operating conditions. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will drive the development of advanced propeller technologies for future aviation applications, including eVTOL and UAV platforms, by providing reliable simulation data and actionable design insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct steady and unsteady rigid propeller simulations to optimize aerodynamic performance and system efficiency, ensuring high mesh quality and solver convergence.
- Perform aeroelastic simulations to analyze the interaction between aerodynamic forces and structural dynamics in propeller systems, calculating dynamic blade loads, deformations and stability margins.
- Develop and maintain simulation toolchains frameworks for aeroelastic analyses including coupling between aerodynamic and structural solvers and refining the fidelity of solvers through CFD data and validate it.
- Run aeroacoustics simulations in STAR-CCM+ to assess and mitigate noise emissions from propellers and use that to assist in noise reduction strategies in propeller design.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide detailed simulation reports and technical documentation to support design decisions.
- Validate simulation models with experimental data to ensure their accuracy for propeller and aircraft design, updating boundary conditions to match flight test or wind tunnel results
- Stay updated on new simulation technologies and implement innovative methodologies to enhance simulation efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop High fidelity Numerical Models for propellers and find strategies to save time and cost and well.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in CFD and aeroelastic analysis, focusing on propeller or rotor systems.
- Proficiency with CFD tools (Starccm preferable) and aeroelastic analysis software.
- Strong understanding of rotating machinery aerodynamics and structural dynamics.
- Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or C++) for workflow automation and data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field with a focus on loads, aeroelasticity, or rotorcraft.
- Experience with advanced propeller concepts such as tiltrotors or variable-pitch blades.
- Familiarity with transient simulations and rotor dynamics, or whirl flutter analysis.
- Knowledge of acoustic analysis and noise reduction techniques.
- Experience in eVTOL, UAV, or similar applications, and familiarity with emerging eVTOL design and certification trends.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards for aircraft certification (e.g., FAR, EASA).
Why Join Us?
Gain real-world, end-to-end exposure to hiring in a high-growth aerospace startup.
Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams on impactful hiring initiatives.
Learn and grow in an environment that values ownership, speed, and collaboration.
Be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of urban air mobility.
Sarla Aviation is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, championing equality and empowering every individual. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, not just our similarities. Therefore, we warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Join us at Sarla Aviation, where your unique background and perspective are not just welcomed—they are celebrated.