CFD Division Lead: Hydrodynamics & Multi-Physics

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 204,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks a Division Head for the Computational Fluid Dynamics Division. The role leads ~15 engineers and researchers, developing business with ARL offices, industry, and sponsors.

On-site in State College, PA with possible hybrid arrangements; DoD and industrial collaborations are core. Minimum education includes a Master’s in Engineering/Science with 10+ years in CFD, PI experience, and leadership at a technical level.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or Science and 10+ years of related experience.
• Proven track record as a Principal Investigator in computational fluid dynamics.
• Experience managing people and supervising staff.
• Eligibility for access to classified information at Top Secret level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and performance analyses using CFD tools for DoD and industrial projects.
• Advance CFD capabilities, code development, V&V, and HPC optimization.
• Provide technical oversight of complex simulations across the organization.
• Lead CFD Division personnel management, recruitment, development, and retention.

Skills

Fluid Dynamics

Technical Management

People Management

Technical Leadership

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or Science

Tools

STAR-CCM+

CFD Software

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks a Division Head for the Computational Fluid Dynamics Division. The role leads ~15 engineers and researchers, developing business with ARL offices, industry, and sponsors.

On-site in State College, PA with possible hybrid arrangements; DoD and industrial collaborations are core. Minimum education includes a Master’s in Engineering/Science with 10+ years in CFD, PI experience, and leadership at a technical level.