Propulsion CFD Engineer — Jets & Rotorcraft

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineer to support our NAVAIR customer in Lexington Park/Patuxent River, MD. You will work on jet aircraft and rotorcraft propulsion design projects, developing 3D flow models and delivering analysis results to program managers.

You will independently set up CFD simulations, post-process outputs, and present findings to non-experts. The role requires strong collaboration, rapid learning, and effective communication within a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Experience setting up, running, and assessing CFD simulations independently
• Background in rotorcraft and rotor blade modeling
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance ongoing fluid dynamics analysis projects in the Propulsion and Power organization
• Develop 3D flow models using in-house tools
• Analyze heat transfer for Navy aircraft systems and reduce flow separation
• Review fleet failure information and provide accurate, rapid results to customers
• Post-process results and create well-written status reports/presentations for program managers
• Work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment with the Technical Lead

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Briefing

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng/Physics

PhD preferred

Tools

CharLES

SpaceClaim

Solidworks

Rhino

Linux

Job description

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineer to support our NAVAIR customer in Lexington Park/Patuxent River, MD. You will work on jet aircraft and rotorcraft propulsion design projects, developing 3D flow models and delivering analysis results to program managers.

You will independently set up CFD simulations, post-process outputs, and present findings to non-experts. The role requires strong collaboration, rapid learning, and effective communication within a