Working Student Aircraft Aerodynamic Simulations (m/f/d)

We are looking for a working student to support the preliminary development of our cargo drone. This is a hands-on role focusing on aircraft level aerodynamic simulations and concept design.  
 
At NEX Aero, we are building the next generation of heavy-duty cargo drones — designed for missions where reliability, resilience, and reach are everything.  

If you're ready to apply your aerodynamic and concept design skills in a fast-moving aviation environment, and want to be part of a team designing systems, we’d love to hear from you!

• Perform high-fidelity CFD simulations using commercially available solvers  
• Provide key drone aerodynamic characteristics and support design team with performance and stability characteristics  
• Evaluate design changes and perform optimization of the existing drone architectures
• Document and communicate CFD results with the design team  
• Improve the CFD simulation tool chain and data exchange with the design team 
• Perform / support aerodynamic related testing  

• Currently undertaking a master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering  
• Major in the field of Aerodynamics / Fluid dynamics or similar   
• In depth knowledge and experience in numerical simulation methods   
• Basic understanding of Flight Physic and aircraft performance hand calculations  
• Basic experience with low or mid fidelity CFD solvers would be plus (OpenVSP, FlightStream or similar).  
• Hands on attitude with an ability to work and deliver independently  
• Ability to summarize and present the work done. Strong organizational skills are a plus 
• Experience with aerospace related student projects is a plus 
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English (German or other languages are a plus)