CFD Research Corporation

CFD Research Corporation

Combustion CFD Developer/Analyst

Huntsville, AL · 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

  • 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.
  • This individual will support the development of advanced chemical kinetic modeling approaches for large-scale CFD simulations of combustion applications.

Requirements

  • MS/PhD degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline.
  • Experience simulating reacting flow with Cantera, Chemkin, or similar.
  • 2 or more years of experience in development of CFD models or advanced numerical methods (graduate work included).
  • Proficiency with C++, Python, and shell languages.
  • Working knowledge of software development best practices, including version control via Git.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects as needed.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively in team environments.
  • Ability to successfully complete assigned tasks with general supervision and oversight.
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance.
  • Detailed knowledge of combustion modeling approaches for CFD applications, including implicit time integration, operator-splitting, mechanism reduction, and flamelet approaches.
  • Knowledge of advanced fluid models, such as non-equilibrium thermochemistry for hypersonic flows or real fluid equations of state and sharp-interface methods for multi-phase flow.
  • Familiarity with Finite-Volume and Discontinuous-Galerkin approaches.
  • Experience with mesh generation software such as ANSA, Pointwise, STAR-CCM+, or ICEM CFD.

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.

Company info

  • This individual will work as part of the Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division supporting R&D programs for NASA and DoW.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance

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