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This engineer will be working as a member of the Engineering Solutions branch responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The Engineering Solutions branch performs cutting edge technology development work in support of the National Defense Strategy.\nOpen to internal and external candidates. \nJob Summary\nThis role centers on the development, validation, and application of advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Modeling & Simulation (M&S) tools within high-performance computing (HPC) environments. The professional will drive engineering innovation by resolving complex physical problems, expanding predictive capabilities into hypersonic and high-temperature combustion regimes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance aerodynamic test facilities and hardware system performance.\nThe successful candidate will be highly organized, have effective verbal and written communication skills, be able to work with discretion and confidentiality, proven time management skills, be proactive, and be willing to continually learn new duties and skills.\nJob Duties:\nSupport software development for computational modeling and simulation (M&S) tools. \nSupport the development and application of computational models and simulations, coupled with high-performance computing, to solve complex physical problems arising in engineering analysis and design (computational engineering).\nEnsure that M&S tools being developed and used meet the needs for predicting performance of complex hardware systems and troubleshoot issues when tools are not capturing the systems accurately. \nAnalyze and identify deficiencies in existing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes; formulate, implement, and validate improvements to overcome those deficiencies.\nDevelop new computational approaches in the areas of fluid-thermal chemistry, turbulence, numerical algorithms, and code-processing.\nSupport the expansion of CFD capabilities into the hypersonic regime by implementing and/or applying new algorithms and tools that account for combustion and high-speed chemical reactions required to simulate hypersonic vehicles flowfields and high temperature facilities. Evaluate, select, and apply engineering computations, techniques, procedures and criteria, in making adaptations and modifications.\nPerform work involving the preparation, execution, interpretation and review of aerodynamic computations using CFD codes for analysis of aerodynamic facilities.\nEngage with colleagues as required to push for technological advances, facility improvements, advanced diagnostics, and complex problem solutions.\nIt is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy. \nPerform other related duties as required.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with at least 5 years of project and/or research experience.\nOR a master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with at least 3 years of project and/or research experience.\n1 year of experience utilizing programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or other similar tools to automate repetitive simulation workflows, process, data, and perform engineering calculations.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.\nDue to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPhD in Aerospace Engineering\n5 years’ experience doing computational development and analysis\nFoundational knowledge of compressible flow principles and thermodynamics, with the ability to apply these concepts to analyze test facility sub-systems.\nAbility to work in a team developing/applying complex CFD models.\nFamiliarity with Linux operating systems.\nExperience with CFD meshing tools, solvers, or post-processors (e.g. Pointwise, Tecplot, CREATE-AV Kestrel, Loci-CHEM, ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+).\nComputational development and application skills with emphasis on developing and modeling compressible, real gas and/or chemically-reacting flows in the subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flow regimes. Detailed knowledge of thermodynamics, combustion, and multidisciplinary modeling.\nA combination of code \"development\" and \"applications\" skills\nStrong oral and written communication skills.\nThe ability to participate in and foster a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salaries\nContinuing education assistance\nMultiple healthcare benefits packages\n401K with employer matching\nPaid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule\nWho We Are\nBeyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.\nWe chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.\nJoin our Team!\nU.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer). \nThe minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at location Tennessee: Arnold Air Force, TN. \nL08: $106,000 - $146,000 / year at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. \nBNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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