Aerodynamics Engineer: CFD & HPC Specialist

Footbridge Federal; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement benefits

Time away PTO

Professional development

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

CFD experience

HPC experience

Aircraft design

CFD tools

Custom algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

US3D

SPARC

FUN3D

Kestrel

Cart3D

Pointwise

Link3D

Job description

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.