• Good understanding of propeller dynamics, familiarity with Blade Element Momentum Theory and propeller design
  • Conduct static thrust stand tests to characterize motor/propeller combinations and map efficiency across various RPM ranges.
  • Assist in selection of different Propeller-Motor-ESC-Battery combinations.
  • Familiarity with CAD Software and CFD Tools.
  • Experience in using low fidelity tools like QPROP, QMIL, JAVAPROP, etc.
  • Maintain test logs for different propulsion component tests

Required Skills

Propulsion - Balancing of Propeller Blades - Static & Dynamic Propulsion - Propeller blade aerodynamics Propulsion - Electric Propulsion system Sizing & Selection