Aerospace engineer with 10+ years of experience in CAD/CFD for VTOL, UAVs, and hybrid-electric aircraft. Open to freelance, contract, or full-time remote roles in design, simulation, and innovation-focused projects. Currently exploring AI-assisted aerodynamic workflows for next-gen aircraft systems.
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Carlos Sanchez
@carlos_sanchez
Aerospace CAD/CFD Engineer | CATIA V5 + ANSYS Fluent | VTOL & Aircraft Design (Remote)
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
Aerospace engineer and technical consultant with 10+ years of experience in the design, simulation, and development of manned and unmanned aircraft systems. I specialize in CAD surface modeling (CATIA V5), CFD simulations (ANSYS Fluent), and technical documentation for aerospace design programs.
Iโm the founder of ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ข ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป, a Mexico-based engineering firm providing remote CAD/CFD services to clients in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. My project portfolio includes hybrid-electric aircraft, closed-wing biplanes, 150-kg VTOL UAVs, crop-spray systems for Bell 407 helicopters, and custom training simulators.
I work project-based, 100% remote, and under NDA when needed โ helping aerospace teams accelerate design cycles, improve aerodynamic performance, and deliver ready-to-integrate CAD/CFD solutions.
Currently expanding into AI-assisted aerodynamic design, generative geometry, and surrogate modeling for CFD optimization.
๐ ๏ธ ๐ง๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐: CATIA V5, ANSYS Fluent, Python (basic), Excel VBA
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐: English (Full Professional), Spanish (Native), German (Basic)
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Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AR
Current
Aerospace Design Engineer & Manager
ARIDO
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Have led the design and simulation of multiple aerospace systems, supporting clients as an independent consultant. Projects have included developing helicopter crop dust system design, helicopter military simulators, VTOL UAV conceptual designs, electric closed-wing biplane aircraft, and hybrid-electric aircraft configurations.
UC
Aerospace Center Head
Universidad Autรณnoma de Chihuahua
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Directed research in aerospace and space systems, leading micro turbine and space ground station development projects. Organized the statewide International Conference on Aeronautics (ICA 2019).
AI
Internship | Master Thesis
Airbus
Jul 2015 - Apr 2016 (9 months)
Developed innovative workflows and optimization frameworks, significantly improving engineering processes. Created CATIA V5 surface generation methods that increased design accuracy and efficiency for helicopter components.
SA
Design Engineer
Safran
Mar 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 4 months)
Contributed to the design and production of critical aircraft components, including seat parts and food tray assemblies. Leveraged CAD tools like CREO and AutoCAD to ensure precision in design and supported the production team with technical writing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversidad Autรณnoma de Nuevo Leรณn
MSc, Aeronautical Engineering (Structures)
2020 - 2022
Focused on advanced topics in Aeronautical Engineering with a specialization in Structures. Gained expertise in the analysis and design of aerospace structures.
DTDelft University of Technology
MSc, Aerospace Engineering (Flight Performance and Propulsion)
2014 - 2016
Activities and societies: Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE) Solids Team
Specialized in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Flight Performance and Propulsion. Completed a thesis on aerodynamic optimization of helicopter airframe components.
NUNew Mexico State University
BS, Aerospace Engineering
2008 - 2012
Activities and societies: AIAA DBF Aerodynamics Team
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. Participated in the AIAA DBF Aerodynamics Team.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Location
MexicoAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
60k-99k USD
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