CFD Propulsion Research Engineer

Job Title: CFD Propulsion Research Engineer

Company: Altus Engineering

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary: $100,000-$200,000

Position Overview: Altus Engineering is currently seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Propulsion Research Engineer to support modeling, simulation, and analysis of propulsion systems including gun, rocket, and air-breathing technologies.

About Us: Founded in 2003, Altus Engineering is a Maryland-based small business providing professional engineering services to the Department of Defense and industry customers. These include high-quality software development services, system modeling and simulation, scientific research, and performing engineering analysis of combat systems and personnel vulnerabilities. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding professional and technical services through building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct high-fidelity, multiphase, reactive flow CFD modeling and simulation to evaluate combustion behavior and propulsion dynamics for gun, rocket, and air-breathing systems.
• Perform analysis of simulation results to develop insights into the physics governing propulsion and combustion processes.
• Develop and apply modeling and simulation techniques to investigate novel propulsion systems and subsystems.
• Identify and recommend improvements to combustion and propulsion system performance based on analytical findings.
• Develop and simulate CFD models of propulsion systems and subsystems to support post-processing and engineering analysis.
• Create numerical tools to support rapid trade studies and evaluation of prototype propulsion and combustion systems.
• Use modeling and simulation to diagnose non-intuitive or unexpected experimental results.
• Conduct simulations at government facilities, contractor sites, and academic institutions as required.
• Apply principles of combustion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and continuum mechanics to complex engineering problems.
• Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and documentation in Government-required formats.
• Present findings to Government stakeholders, research institutions, and other technical audiences as required.


Qualifications/Desired Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR
• PhD in a relevant discipline with 0+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
• Experience conducting basic and applied research related to propulsion systems and combustion processes.
• Experience developing, running, and analyzing CFD simulations for gun, rocket, and/or air-breathing propulsion systems.
• Proficiency with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent or similar software packages.
• Experience with data analysis and engineering tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar.
• Knowledge of combustion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, continuum mechanics, and numerical modeling techniques.
• Experience documenting analytical methods, simulation procedures, and technical results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.


What We Offer:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you're driven by intellectually stimulating work, enjoy collaborating with talented peers, and thrive in a high-performing environment, then Altus may be for you!