Aerodynamics Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Woburn (MA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & retirement benefits

Time away PTO

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Footbridge Federal in Massachusetts seeks a seasoned CFD engineer to execute high‑fidelity simulations for aerospace configurations, from low‑speed to hypersonic, on HPC clusters.

You will develop automated tools and engineering algorithms to support aerodynamic design, mesh and run CFD solvers, and contribute to ongoing technology programs.

This role supports defense and research missions with hands‑on modelling, collaboration with design teams, and a clear path for technical growth.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required or interim to start.
• BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years experience or MS.
• Strong background in aircraft design, CFD, and high-speed flow modeling.
• Hands-on experience in HPC software environments.
• Proficiency with CFD solvers and meshing tools (US3D, SPARC, FUN3D, Kestrel, Cart3D, Pointwise, Link3D).
• Demonstrated experience developing custom algorithms and engineering software.

Responsabilités

• Execute CFD modeling for aerospace configurations across speed regimes.
• Develop automated tools and algorithms to support aerodynamic design and assessment.
• Run large-scale simulations on HPC clusters and manage workflows.

Connaissances

Top Secret clearance

CFD experience

HPC experience

Aircraft design

CFD tools

Custom algorithms

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

Outils

US3D

SPARC

FUN3D

Kestrel

Cart3D

Pointwise

Link3D

Description du poste

• Execute computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling for low-speed to hypersonic aircraft configurations.
• Develop engineering algorithms and automated tools to support aerodynamic design and assessment.
• Run large-scale fluid dynamics simulations utilizing high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
• Select, mesh, and run specialized flow solvers to support ongoing technology development programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance (interim clearance acceptable to start).
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience (or a Master's degree).
• Strong background in aircraft design, computational fluid dynamics, and high-speed flow modeling.
• Hands-on experience operating within high-performance computing (HPC) software environments.
• Proficiency with established CFD solvers and meshing tools (e.g., US3D, SPARC, FUN3D, Kestrel, Cart3D, Pointwise, or Link3D).
• Demonstrated experience developing custom algorithms and programming software for engineering applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) frameworks.
• Exposure to AI/machine learning algorithm development and surrogate modeling techniques for fluid simulations.
• Practical experience in rapid-prototyping environments and hardware evaluation.
• Familiarity with standard software development workflows and version control tools like Git.

Required Skills

• Active Top Secret clearance (interim clearance acceptable to start).
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience (or a Master's degree).
• Strong background in aircraft design, computational fluid dynamics, and high-speed flow modeling.
• Hands-on experience operating within high-performance computing (HPC) software environments.
• Proficiency with established CFD solvers and meshing tools (e.g., US3D, SPARC, FUN3D, Kestrel, Cart3D, Pointwise, or Link3D).
• Demonstrated experience developing custom algorithms and programming software for engineering applications.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) frameworks.
• Exposure to AI/machine learning algorithm development and surrogate modeling techniques for fluid simulations.
• Practical experience in rapid-prototyping environments and hardware evaluation.
• Familiarity with standard software development workflows and version control tools like Git.

Security Clearance

• Level: Top Secret
• Health and Financial Foundation - Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits - PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development - The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

• Recruiter Review

  Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

• Interview

  Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

• Offer

  When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.