Junior Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer
Leidos•Huntsville, AL
7d•$69,550 - $125,725•Onsite
About The Position
The Kinetic Effects Business Area, within the Leidos Defense Sector, has an opportunity for a Junior Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer to work at our Huntsville, AL campus supporting design and analysis of missile and aviation systems.
Requirements
- This position requires a minimum of a BS in Aerospace Engineering, or related field, from an ABET-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- 2 to 4 years of experience required with BS degree or a Masters degree and less than 2 years of experience required.
- Candidate must possess a fundamental understanding of CFD, fluid dynamics, and compressible aerodynamics
- Candidate must possess a solid foundation of programming experience in Matlab, C/C++, Python, or other language
- Candidate must possess strong technical communication skills and an ability to work both independently and in collaborative team environments
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area, or willing to relocate, to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL campus
- Candidate must be a US citizen capable of obtaining and keeping a DoW security clearance
Nice To Haves
- MS in Aerospace Engineering, or related field, from an ABET-accredited institution
- Experience using commercial or government CFD software
- Experience using commercial CAD software
- Experience meshing complex geometries using commercial or government meshing software
- Experience with Linux OS and high-performance computing
- Experience supporting the design and evaluation of flight vehicles
Responsibilities
- Creation and modification of CAD geometry using SolidWorks
- Complex surface and volume mesh generation using Pointwise commercial meshing software
- Flowfield simulations using a variety of commercial and government CFD software
- Post-processing of flowfield simulations using Tecplot and Paraview visualization software
- Collection, plotting, and analyzing aerodynamic force & moment coefficients
- Documentation and presentation of results to peers, managers, and customers
Benefits
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
