Aerothermal Engineer

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Perform aerodynamic and aero-thermal analysis to support the development of high-speed and hypersonic weapon systems. Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis tools on High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms to evaluate trajectory-based aerodynamic heating and performance. Assist in developing software tools for high-speed aerodynamic and aero-thermal problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Employ analysis tools to analyze high-speed or hypersonic flow environments and systems.
• Programming in C++, Fortran, MATLAB, or other scientific programming software
• Develop written reports, briefings, and other documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum BS Aerospace/ Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with MS degree desired.
• 0 to 5 years experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESIRED:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with programming in C++, Fortran, Matlab, Python, etc.
• Experience with CFD software packages:
• NASA Fun3D and Fun3D-HE CFD Solvers
• US3D CFD Solver
• DPLR3D CFD Solver
• NASA Overflow and associated meshing tools
• Pointwise mesher.
• Tecplot
• ParaView

• Experience with FEA packages:
• Abaqus
• Ansys
• Nastran
• Sierra/SM

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