Senior Aerothermodynamics Engineer

Executive Recruiting Group

Posted 3 months ago, valid for 16 days

Broomfield, Broomfield 80038, CO

Competitive

Full Time

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We are looking for an Aero-Thermo Dynamics Engineer to lead Aerodynamic and Aerothermal modeling for a supersonic ramjet system in Broomfield, Colorado.
The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in supersonic or ramjet CFD.
Candidates should have expertise in ANSYS Fluent, Start-CCM+, or OpenFOAM, along with a strong understanding of turbulence, high-temp chemistry, and multiphase flow.
Preferred qualifications include an M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, experience with reacting flow and particle combustion, and familiarity with scramjet/ramjet testing.
The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and a 401k match of 5%.

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

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

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