Job Description
Job ID 21324
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Computational Aerospace Engineer/ Scientist to help figure out the plasma physics involved for hypersonic reentry. In this position you will support the Air Force Research Laboratory’s growing team of modeling/simulation and experimentation professionals who are developing the next generation of M&S tools for advanced reentry vehicle design and effects.
Key Responsibilities - Perform numerical modeling and simulation of extreme dynamic environments using methods such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA), hydrocodes, etc. using massively multi-parallelized High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Unix-based environments
- Investigate and analyze complex phenomena such as fluid-structure interactions (FSI), ablation in re-entry environments, plasma physics, hydrodynamics, thermomechanical and thermostructural phenomena at static and dynamic conditions, thermochemical analyses and kinetic modeling, etc.
- Develop methodologies for large scale, fast-running simulations and use high fidelity physics-based models to inform fast-running calculations and design methodologies
- Develop numerical methods and toolsets, analyze and post-process large scale simulation data, perform statistical modeling and uncertainty quantification, develop and inform new models from complex experimental data
- Prepare and deliver computational results and analysis via written and verbal briefings to different audiences, including senior leadership and outside stakeholders as well as prepare results for peer-reviewed publication and presentation in conferences or other forums.
- Coordinate with AFRL government Scientists and Engineers to determine near-and far-term M&S priorities
Required Qualifications: - BS Degree in a related field + 2 years in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM field
- Experience with software applications and tools such as US3D, LAURA, FUN3D, Abaqus, MATLAB (with applicable toolboxes such as FEATool), Fortran, and C/C++
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to present clearly and succinctly to customers
- Must be able to support travel up to 25%
- Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge about the US strategic weapons enterprise
- Knowledge about hypersonic reentry vehicles
- Experience with space hardware development and testing
- Experience working with both Scientists and Engineers
SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including: - Flexible work schedules that fit your style—every Friday off, every other Friday off, or simply traditional hours
- Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
- Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
- High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
- A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
- Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
- A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
- We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with high job satisfaction
- Relocation assistance available for most positions
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact
[email protected].
EOE including Disability and Vet
Job Tags
Remote job, Full time, Relocation package, Flexible hours,