Rotorcraft Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Huntsville, AL

1d•$108,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

AMA provides technical support to the U.S. Army’s Technology Development Directorate (TDD) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This work supports the development, application, and advancement of high-fidelity modeling and simulation tools used in Army rotorcraft acquisition programs, including Future Vertical Lift (FVL). Advanced tools such as CREATE-AV Helios and RCAS are applied to analyze rotorcraft aerodynamics, structural dynamics, and acoustics. These efforts directly contribute to improving aircraft performance, reducing technical risk, and enhancing the safety of current and future Army rotorcraft systems. About the Project: The Rotorcraft Modeling and Simulation Engineer will support Army rotorcraft engineering efforts through the application, development, and verification and validation (V&V) of advanced modeling and simulation tools. The position involves close collaboration with government and contractor teams and contributes to high-impact engineering decisions in rotorcraft design and acquisition. Work location will be at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Pay for this position is approximately $108,000 - $118,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and includes a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Substantial experience in computational modeling and simulation for rotorcraft aerodynamics, acoustics, and structural dynamics
Strong background in rotorcraft analysis methods, acoustics modeling, and physics-based modeling
Experience with scientific programming, software development, mesh generation, and application of modeling tools
M.S.+3 years experience or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and advanced mesh generation techniques
Experience with multidisciplinary and fluid–structure interaction (FSI) problems

Responsibilities

Apply and enhance rotorcraft modeling and simulation software to address Army engineering challenges in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, and acoustics
Develop, verify, and validate computational models to support rotorcraft design, analysis, and acquisition decisions
Perform multidisciplinary analyses involving fluid dynamics, structural dynamics, and comprehensive rotorcraft modeling
Support and contribute to software development activities on DoD high-performance parallel computing systems
Collaborate with government and contractor teams to integrate modeling and simulation tools into Army programs
Document methods, results, and present findings to support technical and program reviews