Aircraft Thermal Analysis Engineer (CFD/FEA)

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Analysis Engineer for the NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team in Wichita, KS. This independent contractor role involves performing thermal design and analysis for air vehicles, working collaboratively with engineers, and documenting methodologies and results.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or have 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong programming skills in MATLAB and Python are essential. Experience in aerospace thermal engineering is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• In-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
• 5+ years of aerospace thermal engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal design and analysis of air vehicles.
• Collaborate with engineers on integrated solutions.
• Document methodologies and results in reports.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

MATLAB

Python

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Thermal Desktop

ThermoAnalytics

STAR-CCM+

ANSYS Fluent

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Analysis Engineer for the NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team in Wichita, KS. This independent contractor role involves performing thermal design and analysis for air vehicles, working collaboratively with engineers, and documenting methodologies and results.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or have 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong programming skills in MATLAB and Python are essential. Experience in aerospace thermal engineering is highly preferred.