Engineering Thermodynamics

Axius Group, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Axius Group, LLC seeks a Professional, Engineering - Thermodynamics to perform advanced thermodynamic and CFD analyses supporting aircraft design, testing, and performance optimization. The role involves evaluating complex fluid-heat transfer challenges, predicting system performance, and documenting results for engineering execution.

The candidate will use CFD, finite element, CAD, and related tools to model thermal-fluid behavior and support design trade studies while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience in thermodynamics, fluid flow, and heat transfer analyses for aerospace applications.
• Ability to interpret analysis results and recommend design improvements.
• Proficiency with CFD/FEA tools and CAD for modeling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analyses of coupled fluid-heat transfer and thermal systems.
• Conduct internal flow CFD analyses to support aircraft design and sizing decisions.
• Document results, assumptions, and methodologies for technical records and reviews.
• Develop test plans for analysis validation and ground/flight testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate results and support decisions.

Skills

Thermodynamics

CFD

Heat Transfer

Aircraft Design

Tools

CFD Software

Finite Element

CAD

Job description

Summary

The Professional, Engineering - Thermodynamics is responsible for performing advanced thermodynamic, fluid-flow, heat-transfer, and computational fluid dynamics analyses in support of aircraft design, testing, and performance optimization. This position evaluates complex coupled fluid-heat transfer challenges, supports aircraft right-sizing and design decisions, prepares and documents analysis and test results, and develops engineering practice documentation to support consistent technical execution.

The Professional, Engineering - Thermodynamics is responsible for performing advanced thermodynamic, fluid-flow, heat-transfer, and computational fluid dynamics analyses in support of aircraft design, testing, and performance optimization. This position evaluates complex coupled fluid-heat transfer challenges, supports aircraft right-sizing and design decisions, prepares and documents analysis and test results, and develops engineering practice documentation to support consistent technical execution.

Essential Functions

• Perform complex computational analyses involving coupled fluid-heat transfer, pipe network flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and aircraft-related thermal challenges
• Conduct internal flow CFD analysis to support aircraft design, system performance, and component sizing decisions
• Interpret analysis results within the context of aircraft design requirements, right-sizing, reliability, safety, and performance objectives
• Prepare engineering test plans for analysis validation, ground testing, flight testing, and related technical evaluations
• Document analysis results, assumptions, methodologies, ground test findings, flight test findings, and technical recommendations
• Develop, write, and update engineering practice documents, procedures, and technical standards as required
• Use CFD, finite element, CAD, and simulation tools to model complex thermal-fluid behavior and support design trade studies
• Collaborate with engineering, design, testing, and program stakeholders to communicate results and support informed technical decisions
• Comply with company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned