Aerospace Engineer – M&S - MDAO at CFD Research Corporation — Dayton, USA | Base Career

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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

CFD Research is developing and applying multi-disciplinary analysis and optimization (MDAO) processes for advanced aerospace systems.

This work integrates physics-based modeling and simulation (M&S), advanced analysis methods, and optimization techniques to enable more efficient design exploration, system evaluation, and performance improvement.

We are seeking an engineer with the intellectual curiosity and technical depth needed to support the development of next-generation aerospace capabilities.

This role will apply advanced modeling and simulation techniques to multi-disciplinary analysis and optimization (MDAO), with emphasis on hypersonic flight and extreme combined environments, aeroelasticity, and multifunctional structural simulations.

The candidate will conduct research into high-performance structures operating under severe thermal, aerodynamic, and mechanical loading to help resolve current system challenges and improve the performance, resilience, and design of future platforms.

The candidate will also support delivery and deployment of modeling and optimization processes to the Air Force Research Laboratory and other DoD customers.

Requirements

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Experience with geometry modeling tools such as CAD, OpenVSP, or ESP
Experience with aerodynamic modeling tools such as Missile DATCOM, CBAERO, or Kestrel
Proficiency with compiled languages, especially C++ or Fortran
Familiarity with reduced-order modeling (ROM), surrogate modeling, supervised machine learning, or other data-driven modeling techniques
Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control concepts
Proficiency with software development best practices, including Git, code linting, testing, and CI/CD
Experience with containerized workflows and deployment of software

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

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