CFD Engineer: Hypersonics & Reentry Design

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) in Hampton, VA, is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamicist to join our onsite CHARGE team at NASA Langley. This role focuses on 3D simulations of internal and external flows and supports high-speed propulsion programs.

The position requires an MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2–5 years of experience, proficiency with grid generation and flow solvers, data visualization (TECPLOT), and CAD background.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years of work experience.
• Experience with grid generation packages (Pointwise, Heldenmesh, etc.) and flow solvers (VULCAN, Loci/CHEM, FUN3D, USM3D, OVERFLOW, CFD++).
• Experience with data visualization software (TECPLOT, etc.). CAD background preferred.
• Background in interpretation of high-speed wind tunnel testing desirable; Security Clearance will be needed – US citizens only.

Responsibilities

• Performing three-dimensional numerical simulations of internal and external flows, including multi-species chemistry and grid generation.
• Developing engine and vehicle designs and evaluating performance for ramjet/scramjet programs using various cycle-to-Navier–Stokes methods.

Skills

CFD simulations

Grid generation

Data visualization

High-speed wind tunnel interpretation

Education

MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Pointwise

Heldenmesh

VULCAN

Loci/CHEM

FUN3D

USM3D

OVERFLOW

CFD++

TECPLOT

CAD software

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) in Hampton, VA, is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamicist to join our onsite CHARGE team at NASA Langley. This role focuses on 3D simulations of internal and external flows and supports high-speed propulsion programs.

The position requires an MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2–5 years of experience, proficiency with grid generation and flow solvers, data visualization (TECPLOT), and CAD background.