Junior Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer

Description

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.

• Creation and modification of CAD geometry using Solid Works
• 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

• 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.

• 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.

$69,550.00 - $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, market data, bargaining agreements, or other laws.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at the Leidos careers pay benefits page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.