Aerospace CFD Engineer – Independent Contractor

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY is looking for a talented CFD Engineer to join NIAR's innovative team in Wichita, Kansas. This position involves conducting computational fluid dynamics to support various aviation projects, ensuring effective solutions for customers.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in fluid dynamics, experience with RANS simulations, and proficiency in industry-standard CFD software. A Master's degree or 5 years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering or closely related field, or 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's.
• Experience with steady and time-accurate RANS simulations.
• Proficient with industry-standard CFD software packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform computational fluid dynamics simulations for aerospace vehicles.
• Conduct steady and time-accurate Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes simulations.
• Analyze and interpret CFD results to provide engineering insights.

Skills

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Aerodynamics

Problem-solving

Programming (Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C/C++)

Linux/Unix

Education

Master's degree in aerospace engineering or closely related field

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

Tools

Kestrel

FUN3D

STAR-CCM+

ANSYS Fluent

Job description

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY is looking for a talented CFD Engineer to join NIAR's innovative team in Wichita, Kansas. This position involves conducting computational fluid dynamics to support various aviation projects, ensuring effective solutions for customers.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in fluid dynamics, experience with RANS simulations, and proficiency in industry-standard CFD software. A Master's degree or 5 years of experience is required.