Sr Research Engineer Aero Thermal Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

***** US citizenship is required *****
BiNERGY Scientific, Inc.

Position: Research Engineer (fulltime) - US citizenship is required

Job Description:
Binergy Scientific is a top innovator in the field of electrochemistry, energy storage, material science and sensors with primary focus on defense applications. We develop cutting-edge electrochemical power sources, thermal components, innovative materials, biosensors, and devices for emerging defense applications, munitions, hypersonic vehicles, and other systems. Our work focus ranges from development of initial concepts, laboratory demonstration, and fieldable prototypes covering TRL 1 to 7.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in computational simulation, material science, mechanical engineering, electrochemistry, or relevant disciplines to contribute development of high temperature materials, design of hypersonic components, energy storage materials, batteries, biosensors, and other emerging devices for US DoD applications.

The emphasis of the position is to carry out work tasks in the areas of:

• Thermal system and components development, design, and design optimization
• Computational aerothermal analysis of hypersonic and high-speed vehicles and components
• Thermal systems and thermal components prototype demonstration and testing
• Hands-on manufacturing process development, including tools or fixtures required to manufacture, integrate, and inspect flight and ground test hardware
• Experience with scaling up and development of manufacturing processes
• Aero/thermal materials development, characterization, and testing
• Mechanical design, characterization, and testing
• Investigation of improvements, optimization, experimental validation and documentation of new/refined design and performance
• Generating innovative ideas and solutions, preparation of compelling grant proposals
• Preparation of technical reports and presentations
• The position provides opportunities to grow and lead a dedicated R&D area

  Required Skills/Experience:

• Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, material science, mechanical engineering, electrochemistry or related engineering disciplines
• Previous extensive experience with computational modeling (ANSYS Fluent or COMSOL Multiphysics)
• Experience with development of thermal systems and high temperature components 
• Hands on experience with material testing and characterization
• Development of laboratory test assemblies and automation, experimental setups, data acquisition and data processing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast paced work environment
• Experience with project management
• Due to the project focus and funding from the Department of Defense, US citizenship is required

  Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience with hypersonic flight vehicles and tactical weapons systems preferred
• 5+ years' experience with computational simulation 
• Experience with thermal system design
• Practical experience with experimental setups, design, and applications