Computational Fluid Dynamics Researcher​/Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a researcher/engineer for our Computational Methods Development Department, located in the Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office. ARL/Penn State’s purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

• Perform physics-based code development, verification, and validation in new and existing business areas, including overset grid methods, unstructured and adaptive grid algorithms, multiphase flows, vehicle maneuvering, fluid–structure interaction, ship hydrodynamics, and turbo‑machinery; mature and develop business relationships and programs with other ARL offices, industry, and government.
• Participate in all aspects of existing HPC implementations and administration, both in‑house and at other leading institutions while working with top researchers in their fields to execute state‑of‑the‑art software, with end‑goals of transitioning and fielding systems for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Minimal requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline, Master’s degree preferred; 5+ years related experience.

• Strong skills in C++, version control systems, and parallel programming.
• Will contribute substantially to the development of state‑of‑the‑art DES/LES and fluid‑structure interaction codes.
• Completion of a MS or MSc in an engineering, IT, or scientific discipline.
• Experience conducting computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and/or have experience with the development of CFD algorithms or models.
• Experience creating computational meshes for use in CFD analyses.
• Must be competent and comfortable producing scientific reports and giving presentations of findings/conclusions resulting from CFD and engineering analyses.

• Active government security clearance.
• Additional knowledge of the commercial codes, especially StarCCM+, is highly desirable, as is familiarity with Pointwise and post‑processing tools.
• A Ph.D. is preferred.

Your working location will be fully on‑site, located in State College, PA.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

Salary:
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $ – $. The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional well‑being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75 % tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .