Aerospace CFD Engineer - Hypersonics & Aerodynamics (Contractor)

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a talented Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer to join the NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team. This independent contractor role involves performing complex simulations for aerospace vehicles, contributing engineering insights for design, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or 5+ years of experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering, along with proficiency in leading CFD software. This position is based in Wichita, Kansas, and involves high-performance computing environments.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with steady and time-accurate RANS simulations.
• Proficiency with industry-standard unstructured-grid CFD software packages.

Aufgaben

• Perform CFD simulations for aerospace vehicles across multiple speed regimes.
• Conduct steady and time-accurate RANS simulations.
• Document analysis methodologies and results in technical reports.

Kenntnisse

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Programming/Scripting (Python, MATLAB, etc.)

Aerodynamics

Fluid Dynamics

High-Performance Computing

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kestrel

FUN3D

STAR-CCM+

ANSYS Fluent

Jobbeschreibung

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a talented Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer to join the NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team. This independent contractor role involves performing complex simulations for aerospace vehicles, contributing engineering insights for design, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or 5+ years of experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering, along with proficiency in leading CFD software. This position is based in Wichita, Kansas, and involves high-performance computing environments.