<h2>The short version</h2>You’ll take ownership of the aerodynamics and airframe development of Kelluu’s airship — from CFD-driven shape optimization to real-world flight performance. This is not a simulation-only role: you’ll close the loop between analysis, prototyping, and flight testing.This role exists because this capability has so far been mostly external — now it’s time to build it in-house and own it end-to-end.<h2>About Kelluu</h2>We are turning the real world into a digital one, with accuracy down to the smallest detail. Imagine a near future where everything you see can be explored through data delivered by Kelluu, and where AI works continuously across that data to find what you need to know. Everything turned into answers.We’re a Finnish deep-tech company, headquartered in Joensuu with offices in Helsinki and Tampere. The team is growing fast, the goals are ambitious, and we’re hiring people who want to build something that matters.Our technology is flight-proven and operational. We’re a NATO DIANA Phase 2 alumni with several thousands of hours of autonomous BVLOS flight experience, active programmes across multiple NATO nations, and a rapidly growing team. We operate in both defence and civilian markets: the same technology that supports border security also monitors critical infrastructure and the environment.P.S. We just raised 15M€ Series A.<h2>Why this role exists</h2>Aerodynamics and airframe design have so far been partly outsourced and explored with limited internal capability. As the platform matures, this becomes core to performance, scalability, and product development speed.We are building this capability in-house — and this role takes ownership of it.<h2>What you’ll own</h2>You’ll own aerodynamic performance and airframe development across Kelluu’s platforms — from simulation to flight validation.The impact you’ll have:<ul><li>Build Kelluu’s in-house aerodynamic modeling capability — combining lighter methods (panel, analytical) with CFD (in-house where it pays off, external services for heavy lifts) as a core part of product development</li><li>Turn simulation results into real design improvements in airframe shape, structures, and performance</li><li>Define and develop airframe architecture from concept through CAD, mass/CG, and structural validation</li><li>Create a tight feedback loop between simulation, prototyping, and real flight data</li><li>Enable faster iteration cycles and better performance across both airship and fixed-wing platforms</li></ul><h2>Your team</h2>You’ll work closely with a small engineering team spanning structures, avionics, and flight operations. The current setup is hands-on and pragmatic — prototypes are built, tested, and iterated quickly.The role works across Joensuu (current core team) and Tampere (emerging R&D and prototyping hub). Over time, this role is expected to help build a team around this capability.<h2>What success looks like</h2>By 3 months, you will have:<ul><li>Built a clear understanding of current platforms, aerodynamic assumptions, and tooling</li><li>Taken ownership of ongoing CFD work and started improving existing models</li></ul>By 6 months:<ul><li>Delivered validated aerodynamic improvements to at least one platform</li><li>Established a working loop between simulation, prototyping, and testing</li></ul>By 12 months:<ul><li>Fully own aerodynamic and airframe development capability in-house</li><li>Significantly improved performance predictability and design iteration speed</li><li>Defined the foundation for scaling this capability and team</li></ul><h2>What we’re looking for</h2>You’ll thrive here if you have:<ul><li>MSc in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent (Aerospace / Mechanical with aeronautics focus)</li><li>Hands-on experience in low-speed aerodynamics (e.g. UAVs, dron

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