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IronMountain Solutions · 1 day ago

Aeromechanics CFD Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

IronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Aeromechanics Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer for a customer located on Redstone Arsenal, AL. This role is critical in shaping the future of vertical lift technology by applying advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to the analysis, design, and optimization of next-generation rotorcraft and aviation platforms.

GovernmentMechanical EngineeringSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform aerodynamic design and high-fidelity simulations of rotorcraft and/or eVTOL aircraft using advanced CFD methodologies

Support all phases of vehicle aerodynamic design, from conceptual and preliminary design through detailed design, flight testing, and certification

Develop, modify, and maintain complex, high-fidelity CFD models for vehicle-level performance analysis, including hover, climb, cruise, and transition flight phases

Correlate and validate CFD simulation results against data from wind tunnel experiments and full-scale flight tests

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds

Qualification

CFD methodologiesAerodynamic designRotorcraft aerodynamicsHigh-fidelity simulationsAerodynamic shape optimizationU.S. SECRET Security ClearanceBachelor's degreeAerospace EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Required

Bachelor of Science degree (technical preferred) from an accredited college with 3-15+ years of direct experience in the task

Requires experience in the aerodynamic design and analysis of rotorcraft, tiltrotor, or eVTOL aircraft from conceptual design to certification

Experience with vehicle-level performance analysis; innovative, physics-based aerodynamics analysis and design methods; and aerodynamic shape optimization

Experience in the development and validation of high-fidelity CFD models against experimental test data

Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain a U.S. SECRET Security Clearance for this position

Position may require up to 25% travel