CFD Research Corporation

CFD Research Corporation

Rotorcraft Flight Dynamics Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Early to Mid Career)

Redstone Arsenal, AL · Mid · Part-time

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About the role

  • 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 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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop effective working relationships and collaborate with Army engineers and managers
  • Perform flight dynamics modeling and simulation of modern vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft configurations, both manned and unmanned.
  • Participate in FLRAA design reviews and keep abreast of flight dynamics modeling needs for the FLRAA aircraft.
  • Develop, update, validate both generic and specific physics-based models of the FLRAA tiltrotor.
  • Develop and validate UH-60M flight dynamics simulation models to enhance existing capabilities by enabling the modeling and simulation of relevant rotorcraft configurations.
  • Conduct applied research to develop and validate advanced identification techniques needed to accurately model configurations with multiple redundant effectors.
  • Validate and update models so that they can in-turn be used to more accurately predict further configuration changes.
  • Attend technical group meetings, branch meetings, design reviews, etc. and report project updates and activities.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) from an accredited college or university
  • 2 years or more experience in flight dynamics modeling
  • Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Masters or higher degree, specializing in mechanical dynamics or aerodynamics, especially as applied to rotorcraft
  • Familiarity with component-type simulation models such as Gen Hel or HeliUM
  • Develop proficiency with the HeliUM comprehensive modeling tool.
  • Education and/or experience in rotorcraft flight dynamics modeling and simulation
  • Strong technical writing skills

Compensation

  • Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements.

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.

Visa & Work Authorization

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