Rolls Royce is hiring a Hydrodynamics Specialist (Walpole, MA)

Mechanicaldesigndirectory; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Military Friendly Employer

Job summary

Rolls Royce is seeking a Hydrodynamics Specialist in Walpole, MA, to contribute to the design and analysis of marine propulsion equipment. You will take charge of the hydrodynamic design, evaluation, and liaise with various production teams to ensure high-performance designs.

The ideal candidate must possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics. Proficiency in engineering tools such as PTC CREO and familiarity with marine design parameters are essential. This position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hydro mechanics/dynamics for candidates with an Associate’s degree.
• 6+ years of experience in hydro mechanics/dynamics for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of experience in hydro mechanics/dynamics for candidates with a Master's degree.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and model-scale testing of marine propulsion devices.
• Liaison between foundry, blade machining production, and quality inspection.
• Support proposal development and conduct critical calculations.

Skills

Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics tools

Programming in Fortran, Basic, C, C++

Familiarity with Marine Propeller Blade Geometry

3D CAD tools and structural Finite Element Analysis

Education

Associate’s degree in relevant engineering discipline with 10+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline with 6+ years experience

Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline with 4+ years experience

Tools

Simerics Pumplinx

Star CCM

ANSYS CFX RANS CFD

PTC CREO Parametric

Job description

Rolls Royce is hiring a Hydrodynamics Specialist (Walpole, MA)

As the Hydrodynamics Specialist for Rolls‑Royce, you will become a key contributor to a small, but versatile team of engineers responsible for the design, analysis, manufacture, installation, and support of marine propulsion equipment for naval applications. You will be responsible for the hydrodynamic design, analysis, and model‑scale test/evaluation of propellers, propeller blades, waterjets, and other marine propulsion devices utilizing proven tools/techniques also used by USN to achieve high performance designs. You will also be responsible for the structural evaluation of the propeller blades, hubs, hub components, shafting, etc. that comprise the complete propulsion system. In this role, you will be the primary liaison between foundry, blade machining production, and quality/inspection to facilitate the production of hydrodynamic components, their geometric validation, and disposition of any non‑conformances. You will also support proposal development for new designs, and support funded programs to conduct critical calculations and analyses supporting formal reports and customer deliverables. You will be expected to develop and maintain a strong relationship with counterparts within the USN technical community as well as supporting shipyards, ship designers, and research universities.

Key Accountabilities

• Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics tools and techniques from inviscid potential flow codes, to RANS/LES
• Programming in Fortran, Basic, C, C++ or other procedural code language
• Familiarity with Marine Propeller Blade Geometry design parameters and Metrology methods used to inspect propeller blade geometry
• Model‑scale test evaluation of marine propellers for open water, powering, and cavitation performance, and the prediction of full‑scale performance
• Mechanical design/analysis, familiarity with reading/interpretation of detailed engineering drawings and tolerance specifications in accordance with ANSI Y14.5
• Ability to use 3D CAD tools and structural Finite Element Analysis tools
• May be required to travel up to 10% of your time

Rolls‑Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Ocean Engineering / Naval Architecture, with specialty in aero or hydro mechanics/dynamics with 10+ years of experience OR;
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Ocean Engineering / Naval Architecture, with specialty in aero or hydro mechanics/dynamics with 6+ years of experience OR;
• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Ocean Engineering / Naval Architecture, with specialty in aero or hydro mechanics/dynamics with 4+ years of experience.
• In order to be considered for this opportunity you must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to get DoD security clearance, confidential.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience with MIT or UTAustin Potential Steady/Unsteady Analysis and Design Codes for propellers and waterjets
• Prior use of Simerics Pumplinx, Star CCM, or ANSYS CFX RANS CFD
• Prior use of /experience with PTC CREO Parametric & Simulation, for design and structural analysis
• Familiarity with production manufacturing processes including metal casting, n.c. machining, CMM and laser tracker inspection
• Familiarity with US Navy and commercial laboratories and facilities used for hydrodynamic/ hydroacoustic design and analysis.