Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyst

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation. The Advanced Engineering Technologies (AET) Group is seeking a computational fluid dynamics analyst to specialize in the use and development of computational simulation software for complex aerodynamic systems in the support of the nonproliferation mission space. This position will involve the creation and use of custom developed and off-the-shelf computational approaches in a research and development atmosphere.

Requirements

M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field, and a minimum of two years of related experience; or a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related field and a minimum of one year of related experience.
Excellent communication skills including verbal, presentation, and writing skills are required.
A Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card.
Must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation.
Must declare illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year (including marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws).

Nice To Haves

Experience in computational fluid dynamics analysis, with an emphasis on: Mesh generation, Steady and unsteady flows, Sensitivity studies, Validation activities
Experience in computational modeling, including numerical analysis, finite element methods, and software engineering
Experience in software development in the C++ and Python languages
The ability to work flexible hours and travel
Experience in an R&D and/or testing environment
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of simulation software to model complex system flows in processes relevant to the nuclear nonproliferation mission space.
Be a user of the tools generated, participate in model validation activities, identify workflow improvements, and communicate issues to the development team for tool improvement.
Be involved in the analysis of ad hoc problem sets relevant to the nuclear nonproliferation mission space.
Perform well as part of a larger project team and be capable of developing simulation software in a collaborative development environment.
Be a contributor to R&D projects and will be expected to report on and brief results throughout the lifecycle of the various projects assigned to them.
Effectively interact with various ORNL staff as well as internal and external sponsors.
Work in a team environment with co-workers and management as well as independently.
Fully document work performed in the forms of technical reports, papers and presentations.
Participate in the development of research proposals.
Interface with principal investigators, management, engineers, fabricators, modelers, and test campaign personnel.