Rotorcraft Modeling, Simulation, and Dynamics Engineer

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today! We are seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Dynamics Engineer that will work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team throughout the life cycle of a program. The daily responsibilities This position supports the U.S. Army’s Technology Development Directorate (TDD) at Redstone Arsenal. This role contributes to aviation programs through the development and validation of high‑fidelity rotorcraft modeling and simulation tools. You will have the opportunity to directly interface with customers on multiple fast paced programs in support of ARMY Aviation and other department of defense customers and directly contribute to the success of these programs. In this role, you will be exposed to the entire design/development process and have the ability to influence program execution strategy.

Requirements

MS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
15 years of experience in computational modeling and simulation in rotorcraft disciplines such as aerodynamics, acoustics, or structural dynamics.
Strong foundation in physics‑based modeling and numerical methods.
Experience with scientific programming and HPC environments.
Experience running and validating simulation codes on HPC systems.
Must have an in-scope DoW Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GPU computing and heterogeneous architectures.
Experience validating numerical performance across hardware.
Experience with Helios, RCAS, CAMRAD II, or similar tools.
Background in fluid–structure interaction or aeroelasticity.
Experience with vibration, loads, stability, and control analyses.

Responsibilities

Perform high‑fidelity analyses using Helios, RCAS, and CAMRAD to assess aerodynamics, structural dynamics, acoustics, rotor loads, and aeroelastic behavior.
Develop, verify, validate, and document computational models for design and acquisition decisions.
Conduct multidisciplinary simulations involving fluid dynamics and coupled aerodynamic–structural interactions.
Execute and optimize modeling and simulation codes on DoD HPC systems.
Support software development including scientific programming and mesh generation.
Apply and validate GPU‑enabled Helios capabilities.
Execute regression and acceptance test suites for Helios.
Identify and diagnose software defects and support release readiness.
Prepare documentation and presentations for technical reviews.

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