CFD Propulsion Research Engineer

Altus, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Altus Engineering is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Propulsion Research Engineer to support modeling and simulation of propulsion systems like gun and rocket technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and extensive experience in CFD simulations. Benefits include 401(k) matching, dental, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in propulsion systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
• Experience in conducting research related to propulsion and combustion processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-fidelity CFD modeling for various propulsion systems.
• Analyze simulation results to improve combustion efficiency.
• Develop and apply innovative modeling techniques for propulsion systems.

Skills

CFD simulation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree

PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Title: CFD Propulsion Research Engineer

Company: Altus Engineering

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary: $100,000-$200,000

Position Overview

Altus Engineering is currently seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Propulsion Research Engineer to support modeling, simulation, and analysis of propulsion systems including gun, rocket, and air-breathing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-fidelity, multiphase, reactive flow CFD modeling and simulation to evaluate combustion behavior and propulsion dynamics for gun, rocket, and air-breathing systems.
• Perform analysis of simulation results to develop insights into the physics governing propulsion and combustion processes.
• Develop and apply modeling and simulation techniques to investigate novel propulsion systems and subsystems.
• Identify and recommend improvements to combustion and propulsion system performance based on analytical findings.
• Develop and simulate CFD models of propulsion systems and subsystems to support post-processing and engineering analysis.
• Create numerical tools to support rapid trade studies and evaluation of prototype propulsion and combustion systems.
• Use modeling and simulation to diagnose non-intuitive or unexpected experimental results.
• Conduct simulations at government facilities, contractor sites, and academic institutions as required.
• Apply principles of combustion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and continuum mechanics to complex engineering problems.
• Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and documentation in Government-required formats.
• Present findings to Government stakeholders, research institutions, and other technical audiences as required.

Qualifications/Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• PhD in a relevant discipline with 0+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
• Experience conducting basic and applied research related to propulsion systems and combustion processes.
• Experience developing, running, and analyzing CFD simulations for gun, rocket, and/or air-breathing propulsion systems.
• Proficiency with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent or similar software packages.
• Experience with data analysis and engineering tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar.
• Knowledge of combustion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, continuum mechanics, and numerical modeling techniques.
• Experience documenting analytical methods, simulation procedures, and technical results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance