Lead Combustion CFD Engineer & Analyst

CFD Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

ESOP

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Bonuses

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a CFD Developer/Analyst specializing in combustion to advance chemical kinetic modeling for large-scale CFD simulations. You will support the Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division on NASA and DoW programs, performing applied modeling and presenting results from reacting-flow analyses.

The role requires strong C++/Python skills, Cantera/Chemkin experience, and the ability to work both independently and in teams across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Experience simulating reacting flow with Cantera, Chemkin, or similar.
• 2+ years CFD model development or numerical methods (graduate work included).
• Strong analytical problem-solving and creative software design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced chemical kinetic modeling for large-scale CFD simulations of combustion.
• Support R&D programs for NASA and DoW within the Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division.
• Analyze results from simulations and present findings.

Skills

C++

Python

Shell scripting

Cantera/Chemkin

CFD modeling

Git

Communication

Teamwork

US Citizenship

Education

MS/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

ANSA

Pointwise

STAR-CCM+

ICEM CFD

Job description

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a CFD Developer/Analyst specializing in combustion to advance chemical kinetic modeling for large-scale CFD simulations. You will support the Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division on NASA and DoW programs, performing applied modeling and presenting results from reacting-flow analyses.

The role requires strong C++/Python skills, Cantera/Chemkin experience, and the ability to work both independently and in teams across multiple projects.