Aerospace CFD Engineer – Hypersonics & Missile Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking an experienced Aerodynamics Engineer to perform applied computational analysis using CFD packages, simulating flight environments for missiles and aircraft.

Your role will involve conducting high-fidelity CFD simulations, collaborating with experts, and developing aerodynamic models. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in aerodynamic analysis.

Generous benefits include educational assistance, retirement contributions, and a robust work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerodynamic analysis of missile systems.
• Proven track record of vehicle aerodynamic analysis and design.
• Strong background in computational fluid dynamics and wind tunnel testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-fidelity CFD simulations for various flight regimes.
• Plan and conduct wind tunnel tests to generate aerodynamic databases.
• Document results in technical memoranda and present findings.

Skills

Commercial CFD software packages

Computational fluid dynamics

MATLAB

Aerodynamic analysis

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD++

US3D

Kestrel

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking an experienced Aerodynamics Engineer to perform applied computational analysis using CFD packages, simulating flight environments for missiles and aircraft.

Your role will involve conducting high-fidelity CFD simulations, collaborating with experts, and developing aerodynamic models. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in aerodynamic analysis.

Generous benefits include educational assistance, retirement contributions, and a robust work/life balance.