Hypersonic Aerodynamics Postdoc: Experimental Research

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Telecommuting options

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct basic and applied research on multiphase shock interactions, hypersonic flow, and related national security topics. You will work in facilities like wind tunnels and shock tubes, mentored by senior researchers, and publish your results.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and US citizenship, with the ability to obtain a DOE L security clearance.

Qualifications

• PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering and completed requirements before starting at Sandia.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation record with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop experiments to study hypersonic flow and related phenomena.
• Apply diagnostic techniques and compare with computational models.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present to team.
• Collaborate with engineers and test engineers on project work.

Skills

PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Excellent scientific writing

US Citizenship

DOE L clearance eligibility

Education

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct basic and applied research on multiphase shock interactions, hypersonic flow, and related national security topics. You will work in facilities like wind tunnels and shock tubes, mentored by senior researchers, and publish your results.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and US citizenship, with the ability to obtain a DOE L security clearance.