Analytical Mechanics Associates · 22 hours ago
Research Software Engineer – Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & HPC
Hampton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yrAnalytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a Research Software Engineer to assist a NASA Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code development team. The role involves developing, implementing, optimizing, and evaluating time-integration schemes for complex unsteady flows on various grid systems, utilizing GPU-based HPC technologies.
Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and demonstrate computationally-performant implementations of existing and nascent algorithms, targeting GPU-based High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems while retaining performance portability to CPU-based architectures
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, leveraging GPU-based HPC systems and state-of-the-art programming models to realize a sustainable, performance-portable computational toolset for nextgeneration CFD simulations
Qualification
Required
MS in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or equivalent, with strong background in HPC and computational science for large-scale applications
Demonstrated experience in GPU programming techniques for real-world applications; ability to achieve and demonstrate optimal performance for both memory and compute-bound motifs
Proficiency with the MPI and CUDA/HIP programming models and the C++ language
A desire to quickly learn and apply new paradigms relevant to current and emerging architectures, and an eagerness to work in a team environment
US citizenship or permanent resident status is a bona fide requirement
Preferred
Previous experience targeting performance portability and the use of programming abstraction models
Previous experience working with unstructured grids and implicit solution techniques
Knowledge of fluid mechanics, numerical methods, and/or physical modeling techniques
Familiarity with other programming languages such as Python and FORTRAN and tools such as git, cmake, debuggers, and queuing systems
Benefits
Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave
Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting
Tuition reimbursement
Short/long term disability plans
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Company
Analytical Mechanics Associates
Since 1962, AMA has worked with government and commercial organizations solving tough engineering, math, and business problems.
Founded in 1962
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Abrams
Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Greer
HR Business Partner
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