Propulsion CFD Engineer — Naval Aircraft Systems

Peraton; Rising Sun (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineer to support the NAVAIR customer in Lexington Park/Patuxent River, MD. You will contribute to jet aircraft and rotorcraft propulsion design and development projects within a fast-paced, mission-focused team.

Successful candidates will have 8+ years (BS) or 6+ years (MS) in CFD, rotorcraft knowledge, Linux/HPC experience, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or Physics; PhD preferred.
• 8+ years with BS/BA; 6+ years with MS; 3+ years with PhD.
• Experience setting up, running, and assessing CFD simulations independently.
• Background in rotorcraft and rotor blade modeling.
• Experience with Linux and DoD HPC; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance ongoing fluid dynamics analysis projects.
• Develop 3D flow models using in-house tools.
• Analyze flow separation, flow-induced forces on nozzles/inlets, and heat transfer for Navy aircraft systems.
• Review fleet failure information and provide accurate, rapid results to customers.
• Post-process results and create status reports/presentations for non-experts.
• Work independently and as part of a team; adapt quickly with the Technical Lead.

Skills

CFD experience

Communication

CAD proficiency

CFD automation

CFD tools (CharLES/LES)

Technical depth

Rotorcraft knowledge

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng or Physics

MS in relevant field

PhD preferred

Tools

SpaceClaim

SolidWorks

Rhino

CharLES

Job description

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineer to support the NAVAIR customer in Lexington Park/Patuxent River, MD. You will contribute to jet aircraft and rotorcraft propulsion design and development projects within a fast-paced, mission-focused team.

Successful candidates will have 8+ years (BS) or 6+ years (MS) in CFD, rotorcraft knowledge, Linux/HPC experience, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. US citizenship is required.