Submarine Fluid Dynamics Engineer – CFD & Data Analytics

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform modeling and simulation on complex weapon systems for the U.S. Navy. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with strong expertise in fluid dynamics.

The role involves developing technical expertise in submarine and shipboard systems, conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling, and performing data analysis using MATLAB/Simulink. Candidates should be prepared to validate simulations against operational data.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong foundation and expertise in fluid dynamics is necessary.
• Ability to apply knowledge across a range of technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep technical expertise in submarine launcher and other shipboard systems.
• Perform CFD modeling including mesh creation and execution.
• Perform physics-based modeling and data analysis using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Implement coding best practices and develop streamlined workflows.
• Validate simulations against test data for accuracy.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Data analysis

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform modeling and simulation on complex weapon systems for the U.S. Navy. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with strong expertise in fluid dynamics.

The role involves developing technical expertise in submarine and shipboard systems, conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling, and performing data analysis using MATLAB/Simulink. Candidates should be prepared to validate simulations against operational data.