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.
I’m the founder of 𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗢 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 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 — 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.
🛠️ 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: CATIA V5, ANSYS Fluent, Python (basic), Excel VBA
🌍 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: English (Full Professional), Spanish (Native), German (Basic)
📬 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AR
Current
Aerospace Design Engineer & Manager
ARIDO
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 3 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 Autónoma 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 Autónoma de Nuevo León
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
Looking for a job
Location
MexicoAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
60k-99k USD
Social media
Job categories
Skills
CatiaFluid DynamicsCAD DesignTechnical DocumentationSpanishEnglishComputational Fluid DynamicsAircraft DesignUAVEVTOL Aircraft SystemsPropulsionPropulsion AnalysisPropulsion System EngineeringPropulsion EngineeringInnovative Aerodynamic Concept StudiesAerospaceAerospace EngineeringUASRemote WorkANSYS Fluids3D Modeling3D CAD
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