Research Scientist – Physics Modeling and Simulation

Awetomaton • Beavercreek, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Awetomaton is seeking a Research Scientist to support existing customers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. In this role you will work with a team of 6-8 enhancing and optimizing R&D algorithms to derive insights from raw and processed sensor data. You will be applying expertise in physics and aerodynamics to write software in Python using modern libraries and Software Engineering methodologies. Active Top Secret security clearance required. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree or higher in engineering or related field with 3-5 years of experience. This position will largely be performed from WPAFB. We are actively considering candidates for a September 2026 start date.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• BS degree or higher in engineering or related field with 3-5 years of experience.
• Expertise developing and applying physics modeling algorithms in Python.
• Experienced in aerodynamic or aerothermal simulations.
• Familiarity with algorithm deployment concepts including containerization and databases.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Physics, Math, or Engineering discipline.
• Three (3) years of minimum experience in modeling and simulation focused engineering career.
• Three (3) years of minimum experience with vehicle aerodynamics in supersonic and hypersonic regimes.
• One (1) year of minimum Python experience.
• Mastery of software configuration management using Git.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline.
• Expertise developing modular, reusable software via strong Object-Oriented Software development practices.
• Experience with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.).
• Experience following GitFlow and GitOps workflows using team repository (GitHub / Gitlab / etc.).

Responsibilities

• Enhancing and optimizing R&D algorithms to derive insights from raw and processed sensor data.
• Applying expertise in physics and aerodynamics to write software in Python using modern libraries and Software Engineering methodologies.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers.
• Demonstrate initiative when faced with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year.
• 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits.
• Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA).
• We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
• Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year.
• Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution.
• MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior