Computational Aerothermodynamics Database Engineer (ADV0003J3)

Company: Aerodyne Industries
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Aerodyne IndustriesJob Description: Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquarteredon Florida's exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA's Missio ns to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future. The Computational Aerothermodynamics Database Engineer will: - Provide aerothermodynamic analysis and consulting services for various NASA Programs - Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations - Computational grid generation using Overset mesh techniques - Compute solutions with varying jet configurations at various altitudes and velocities - Post process solutions to determine effectiveness of SRP technique - Advise on test and analysis best practices - Perform other duties as requiredJob Requirements: Required Education/Experience/Skills: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. - BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and five (5) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of direct engineering experience, or a Ph.D - Experience in aero or aerothermal database development and usage, efficiently interpolating from a multi-dimensional database of point solutions to generate environments along a trajectory - Expert in re-entry vehicles including supersonic and hypersonic flows, aerodynamics, trajectories, and aerothermodynamics - Expertise in CFD methods and techniques for fully viscous flows - Expertise in iterative computational mesh (grid) development and refinement based on flow field solution quality - Ability to reduce data (experimental and computational) into plots that clearly illustrate the key take-aways and compile results into documents with clearly articulated conclusions and recommendations - Experience with running parallel simulations using High Performance Computers - Proficiency in python and python package development and usage - Experience with visualization tools like (Fieldview, Tecplot, Gnuplot, etc.) - Experience with aerothermodynamic engineering method techniques / models - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work remotely or in a group Requisition Preferences: - MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering - Experience developing engineering level models based on CFD and flight or wind-tunnel data - Experience using the Pandas python package - Experience developing parallel processing applications in python All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status .Location: Johnson Space Center - Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)Clearance Required: NoneShift Type: Education: Bachelor's DegreeCareer Level: Mid Level Career 5+ yearsCategory: EngineeringDate Needed By: Job Type: Full-timeTravel: PI177620018

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