Hypersonics & MDAO Simulation Engineer

CFD Research Corporation; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

ESOP (employee stock ownership plan)

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Paid leave & parental leave

Job summary

CFD Research seeks an engineer to advance multi‑disciplinary analysis and optimization for hypersonic aerospace systems. You will apply physics‑based modeling and multi‑physics simulations to improve performance and resilience of future platforms.

The role emphasizes Python, Linux, MDAO methods, and collaboration with DoD customers and AFRL. A Bachelor’s in a technical field is required, with strong tool proficiency and a drive for research excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required.
• Proficiency with Python and Linux-based systems.
• Experience applying physics-based modeling and multi-physics analysis.
• Knowledge of gradient-based and gradient-free optimization methods.

Responsibilities

• Apply modeling/optimization to multidisciplinary aerospace analyses.
• Support high‑fidelity simulations for hypersonic platforms.
• Collaborate with DoD customers and AFRL on deployment of tools.

Skills

Python

Linux

MDAO

Optimization methods

6DOF engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Tools

CAD

OpenVSP

ESP

Missile DATCOM

CBAERO

Kestrel

Git

CI/CD

Fortran

C++

Job description

CFD Research seeks an engineer to advance multi‑disciplinary analysis and optimization for hypersonic aerospace systems. You will apply physics‑based modeling and multi‑physics simulations to improve performance and resilience of future platforms.

The role emphasizes Python, Linux, MDAO methods, and collaboration with DoD customers and AFRL. A Bachelor’s in a technical field is required, with strong tool proficiency and a drive for research excellence.