CFD Division Lead — Hydrodynamics & Multiphysics

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 203,808 - 336,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

75% tuition discount for employees and

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA, is seeking a Division Head for the CFD Division within ARL's Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office. You will lead a team of engineers and researchers to advance state‑of‑the‑art CFD tools for DoD and industry sponsors.

The role requires a strong CFD research record, leadership experience, and eligibility for security clearance; on‑site work with periodic travel, plus opportunities to shape cross‑discipline collaborations and project portfolios.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in engineering or science, or equivalent experience (10+ years related experience).
• Proven PI in CFD with hydromechanics, hydroacoustics, maneuvering and controls, propulsion systems, or related disciplines.
• Strong CFD research track record with demonstrated expertise.
• Experience managing people and supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; experience writing white papers/reports.
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top Secret level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform design and performance analyses using in-house and commercial CFD tools for a broad range of applications, including undersea vehicles, propulsion, and multi-physics systems.
• Drive technical development and improvements in CFD, including code development, V&V, and new methodologies for complex flows and modern HPC systems.
• Provide technical oversight of complex simulations and interface across the organization to ensure high-quality research output.
• Perform organizational leadership of the CFD Division, including personnel management, development, and retention of employees.
• Collaborate with FDAO management and ARL offices to build the research portfolio and enhance cross-discipline cooperation.

Skills

CFD expertise

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Security clearance

Research track record

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (with extensive experience)

Tools

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Penn State University in State College, PA, is seeking a Division Head for the CFD Division within ARL's Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office. You will lead a team of engineers and researchers to advance state‑of‑the‑art CFD tools for DoD and industry sponsors.

The role requires a strong CFD research record, leadership experience, and eligibility for security clearance; on‑site work with periodic travel, plus opportunities to shape cross‑discipline collaborations and project portfolios.