Aerospace Thermal Engineer: CFD & Aerothermal Analysis

Protingent; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Mid-Level Thermal Engineer for direct hire, located in Washington, DC at the Naval Research Laboratory onsite. The role requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship, with responsibilities spanning analytical thermal modeling, aerothermal analysis, and design support to optimize thermal performance for aerospace systems.

You will validate models against data, perform CFD analyses, and develop documentation for government programs, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal and aerothermal design and analysis for aerospace applications.
• Proficiency with thermal analysis software packages including TRASYS, SINDA/Fluint, and Thermal Desktop.
• Experience with FORTRAN and Python for scripting, automation, or model development.
• Working knowledge of STAR CCM+, HEEDS, and Cart3D.
• Strong understanding of thermal modeling techniques, heat transfer principles, and system level integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical thermal models for aerospace systems, including transient and steady-state analyses.
• Perform detailed thermal and aerothermal analyses using industry-standard tools.
• Validate analytical models through test data, simulations, and comparative methods.
• Support design teams by providing thermal performance predictions and recommending design improvements.
• Apply Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods to analyze aerothermal loads, heating environments, and system performance.
• Prepare technical documentation, analysis reports, and presentation materials.
• Ensure all work adheres to government procurement practices, regulations, and program requirements

Skills

Thermal modeling

Aerospace analysis

System integration

Tools

TRASYS

SINDA/Fluint

Thermal Desktop

FORTRAN

Python

STAR CCM+

HEEDS

Cart3D

Job description

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Mid-Level Thermal Engineer for direct hire, located in Washington, DC at the Naval Research Laboratory onsite. The role requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship, with responsibilities spanning analytical thermal modeling, aerothermal analysis, and design support to optimize thermal performance for aerospace systems.

You will validate models against data, perform CFD analyses, and develop documentation for government programs, ensuring compliance with