Amainc
Senior Consultant – Computational Aerothermodynamics & Machine Learning
Hampton, VA · Senior · Part-time
No sponsorship$56k-$69kDetected 11 days ago
C++AlgorithmsMachine LearningDeep LearningStatisticsRoadmappingCFDMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- Job Description: 56-$69 Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a highly specialized Subject Matter Expert to serve in a part-time, advisory capacity.
- This consultant will provide strategic technical guidance and expert review at the intersection of computational aerothermodynamics, advanced modeling and simulation (M&S), and machine learning (ML).
- The hourly rate for this position is $59-$69 an hour commensurate with experience and education.
Responsibilities
- Design & Architecture Review: Evaluate and provide feedback on the architecture of high-performance physical models and numerical methods.
- Strategic Roadmapping: Assist engineering teams in identifying emerging trends and state-of-the-art techniques in M&S and computational physics to maintain a competitive technical edge.
- Assist engineering teams in identifying emerging trends and state-of-the-art techniques in M&S and computational physics to maintain a competitive technical edge.
Requirements
- Domain Expertise: Deep foundational knowledge of hypersonic and supersonic flows, high-temperature gas dynamics, and advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Communication: Exceptional ability to distill complex theoretical concepts into actionable engineering guidance.
- A minimum of 5 years of active, post-Ph.D. professional experience specifically focused on computational aerothermodynamics, M&S, and ML.
- Deep foundational knowledge of hypersonic and supersonic flows, high-temperature gas dynamics, and advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Exceptional ability to distill complex theoretical concepts into actionable engineering guidance.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with modern, high-performance software architecture, particularly the development of robust C++ libraries for CFD codes (e.g., providing complex gas ).
- Experience with heterogeneous computing environments, including GPU acceleration and parallel programming models (e.g., OpenMP, CUDA, Kokkos).
- Deep knowledge of physics of high-enthalpy flows, including thermal radiation, chemical kinetics, and transport processes.
- History of peer-reviewed publications in relevant aerospace, physics, or computational science journals.
- This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence.
- Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction.
- AMA is a small business with a wide reach
- headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD
Compensation
- We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement,
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship or Permanent Residence
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