We are seeking an Senior Aerothermodynamics Engineer that will own the Aerodynamic and Aerothermal modeling for a supersonic ramjet system, including inlet, transition mechanism, and nozzle optimization for our new Broomfield, Colorado office,
Responsibilities:
- Perform CFD simulations of inlets, shock trains, isolators, and combustor flow fields.
- Model combustion chemistry and flame holding
- Conduct conjugate heat transfer analysis for hot structures
- Generate aerodynamic loads, drag polars, and ramjet performance maps
- Provide design guidance for duct geometry and structural integration
- Support wind tunnel testing and data correlation
Requirements
- Bachelors degree required.
- 5+ years experience with supersonic or ramjet CFD
- Expertise in ANSYS Fluent, Start-CCM+ or OpenFOAM
- Strong understanding of turbulence, high-temp chemistry, and multiphase flow
- Experience with grid generation, meshing strategies, and automation
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- Experience with reacting flow and particle combustion
- Familiarity with scramjet/ramjet testing and data reduction
- Knowledge of high-temperature materials interaction and ablation models