Submarine CFD & Fluid Systems Engineer (PhD)

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Robust retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Mechanical Engineer to perform modeling and simulation for submarine missile launcher systems. Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a strong background in fluid dynamics.

This position requires developing technical expertise, performing computational fluid dynamics modeling, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Offering generous benefits, including a competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $245,000.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated interest in fluid dynamics through coursework or experience.
• Willing to learn new tools in a developing Digital Engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical expertise in submarine launcher and shipboard systems.
• Perform CFD modeling, including mesh creation and analysis.
• Validate simulations against test data for accuracy and fidelity.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

MATLAB/Simulink

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OpenFOAM

StarCCM+

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Mechanical Engineer to perform modeling and simulation for submarine missile launcher systems. Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a strong background in fluid dynamics.

This position requires developing technical expertise, performing computational fluid dynamics modeling, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Offering generous benefits, including a competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $245,000.