Research Engineer - SR. Research Engineer - Computational Combustion Engineer

Who We Are:

The Propulsion & Energy Machinery Section performs engineering R&D in the fields of gas turbine combustion, air-breathing propulsion, industrial heat and power, and liquid propulsion. Our technologies are powering a cleaner future and advancing state-of-the-art propulsion systems for air and space flight.

• Support the development, analysis, and testing of power generation and propulsion systems, with a specific focus on combustion applications.
• Engage in the development of advanced computational models to explore complex combustion phenomena, contributing to cutting-edge research in thermofluids, power generation, and propulsion systems.
• Utilize expertise in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, gas dynamics, and combustion processes to optimize designs and improve performance in power generation and propulsion systems.
• Leverage state-of-the-art Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, including Ansys Fluent, Converge, and OpenFOAM to simulate flow conditions and analyze combustion processes in power generation and propulsion systems.
• Integrate experimental insights with simulation data to validate models and develop predictive capabilities for combustion processes in power generation and propulsion systems operating under extreme conditions.

• Provide cross-disciplinary support to multiple projects within the field of combustion, focusing mainly on computational tasks.
• Conduct design, optimization, and validation of combustion processes using CFD.
• Contribute to the design of combustion processes for power generation and propulsion systems.
• Assist in executing experimental test campaigns, including data acquisition, processing, and analysis, to support model validation.
• Be a problem solver that exercises creativity and independent judgement in developing approaches to address a wide range of technical challenges.

• Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering degree
• 5 years relevant professional experience required with Bachelors degree, 3 years relevant professional experience required with Masters degree, and 1 year of related experience required with PhD
• 1-5 years:
  Demonstrated experience in CFD simulations of thermofluids and combustion processes
• Experience with supersonic and/or hypersonic flow simulations is preferred but not required
• 1-5 years:
  Experience in computationally-aided design of propulsion and power generation systems
• Experience in designing system components is also valued
• 1-5 years:
  Demonstrated proficiency in using CFD software such as Ansys Fluent, Converge, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM for simulating and analyzing combustion processes
• Experience with additional simulation tools is preferred but not required
• Experimental experience with combustion processes and mechanical design is highly desirable but not mandatory
• MS or PhD degrees in engineering are preferred, but not required
• Relevant degrees will also be considered
• A valid/clear driver's license is required

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

San Antonio, Texas

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