Hypersonics & Multidisciplinary Analysis Engineer

CFD Research Corporation; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid leave and benefits

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks an engineer to apply advanced modeling and simulation techniques to multi-disciplinary analysis and optimization (MDAO), with emphasis on hypersonic flight, extreme environments, and aeroelasticity. You will develop high-fidelity simulations and support DoD programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field, proficiency in Python and Linux, experience with MDAO methods, and familiarity with CAD/CFD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Aerospace/Mechanical/CS).
• Proficiency with Python and Linux-based operating systems.
• Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation for MDAO in aerospace.
• Experience with gradient-based and/or gradient-free optimization methods.
• Experience with 6DOF engagement or mission simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced modeling and simulation techniques to MDAO of aerospace systems.
• Support delivery and deployment of modeling/optimization processes to DoD customers.
• Contribute to hypersonic flight and aeroelasticity analyses and simulations.

Skills

Python

Linux

MDAO

Optimization

6DOF simulation

Git/CI/CD

multidisciplinary analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/CS

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

CAD

OpenVSP

ESP

Missile DATCOM

CBAERO

Kestrel

Job description

CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks an engineer to apply advanced modeling and simulation techniques to multi-disciplinary analysis and optimization (MDAO), with emphasis on hypersonic flight, extreme environments, and aeroelasticity. You will develop high-fidelity simulations and support DoD programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field, proficiency in Python and Linux, experience with MDAO methods, and familiarity with CAD/CFD tools.