Fluid Dynamics Analyst Full Time

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine’s Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

Job Description

CFD Research is recruiting a talented Fluid Dynamics Analyst. This individual may support the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) team or unsteady flows and acoustics team and will work as part of the Space Division supporting the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. As part of the CFD team, responsibilities will include application of advanced computational fluid dynamics tools to perform complex, large-scale simulations. Applications may be related to space launch environments, plume surface interaction, or cryogenic fluid management. Responsibilities in the unsteady flows and acoustics team may include testing of rocket propulsion system components, evaluation of flight data, and analysis of combustion instability.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline.
• 2 or more years of experience in application of computational fluid dynamics or flow diagnostics tools (graduate work included)
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to devise creative software design solutions
• Proficiency with C++, Fortran, Python, and shell languages
• Ability to work on multiple projects as needed
• Ability to work independently and effectively in team environments
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good proactive communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to successfully complete assigned tasks with general supervision and oversight
• Ambitious, hardworking, and driven towards continuous growth

Candidate must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with multiphase flows (Volume of Fluid (VOF), gas-granular/solid, Discrete Element Method (DEM), CFD-DEM, Lagrangian Particle Tracking (LPT), Eulerian-Eulerian methods)
• PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline
• Familiarity with cryogenic flow applications, surface tension driven flows, micro gravity flow applications, and phase change
• Experience with meshing tools such as ANSA and Pointwise.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories