Aerodynamics & Aerothermodynamics Engineer

Thales Group; Town of Italy (NY); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thales Group is looking for an Aerodynamics & Aerothermodynamics Engineer located in the Town of Italy, New York. The role involves critical CFD modelling, assessing system requirements, and supporting R&D initiatives within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Aerospace Engineering or Physics and has experience in fluid-dynamics and aerothermodynamics. Programming skills in languages like Fortran and C++ are necessary for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Physics, preferably with specialization in aerothermodynamics for space vehicles.
• Experience in computational fluid-dynamics.
• Good knowledge of programming techniques and languages like Fortran, C++, and Matlab.

Responsabilités

• Perform CFD modelling and simulation of flow fields with dedicated analysis tools.
• Define the type and size of thermal protections, and perform preliminary evaluation of TPS performance.
• Manage R&D activities and assure follow-up of test campaigns.

Connaissances

Computational fluid-dynamics

Fluid-dynamics fundamentals

C++

Fortran

Matlab

Formation

Master degree in Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Outils

Metacomp CFD++

Ansys Fluent

Description du poste

## Aerodynamics & Aerothermodynamics EngineerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Torinotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R0316433A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.## We are looking for an Aerodynamics & Aerothermodynamics EngineerThe Aerodynamics and Aerothermodynamics Engineer’s focal activity is related to the study of re-entry phenomena, maintenance and development of aerothermodynamics modelling CFD tools, configuration and design of re-entry vehicles, support to the R&D initiatives of the department.**Key duties:*** Act as member of the Thermal & Environmental Control and Propulsion department and report to its head.* Perform the critical assessment and definition of system and mission requirements.* Perform CFD modelling and simulation of flow fields with dedicated analysis tools, quantify the reference aerothermal loads(Best Estimates Data) and/or the sizing loads (Sizing Data).* Define the type and size of thermal protections, perform the preliminary evaluation of TPS performance, perform the preliminary optimization of the design.* Assure the follow-up of test campaigns.* Generate aerodynamic and aerothermodynamics databases for the purposes of the Control.* Support/manage R&D activities.**Skills, experience and qualifications required:*** Master degree in Aerospace Engineering or Physics, preferably with specialization in aerothermodynamics for space vehicles.* Industry or academic experience in the field of computational fluid-dynamics.* Mastery of the fundamentals of fluid-dynamics and aerothermodynamics.* Good knowledge of programming techniques and languages (e.g. *Fortran*, *C++*) and of *Matlab.** Knowledge of specific aerothermodynamics simulation software tools (e.g. *Metacomp CFD++*, *Ansys Fluent* or similar tools) is considered an asset.* Good attitude for team work.* Curiosity, proactivity, autonomy.* Mindset for a multidisciplinary engineering approach (fluid-dynamics, aerothermodynamics, thermal/mechanical engineering, mission analysis, flight dynamics).* Good knowledge of the English language (spoken and written).* Availability to travel for business in case of need, including occasional medium-duration missions.At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!