AI-Driven Propulsion Structural Design Engineer

CFD Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESOP

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid leave and disability benefits

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to help develop, test, and certify propulsion systems for NASA Human Launch Systems. The role blends traditional design with AI-driven optimization, including neural networks and AI model deployment.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team to establish flight rationale for America’s new Human-Rated vehicles, using CREO and other CAD tools, and collaborating with NASA centers and vendors.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree preferred; MS with 3+ years or BS with 5+ years experience.
• Proficiency in CREO, NX CAD, or SolidWorks required.
• Strong MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) skills.
• Experience coding in Python and developing AI/ML models with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior engineers to create CAD models, drawings, research for propulsion hardware.
• Use CREO with cabling, piping, and additive manufacturing modules.
• Perform design and strength optimization of additively manufactured hardware.
• Collaborate with vendors and NASA centers on flight hardware and ground test equipment.
• Assist with mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Python

AI/ML experience

CREO

MS Office

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering (ABET preferred)

MS preferred

Tools

CREO

NX CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to help develop, test, and certify propulsion systems for NASA Human Launch Systems. The role blends traditional design with AI-driven optimization, including neural networks and AI model deployment.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team to establish flight rationale for America’s new Human-Rated vehicles, using CREO and other CAD tools, and collaborating with NASA centers and vendors.