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Process Piping Engineer

CFD Research Corporation
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD Research Corporation is developing advanced high speed/hypersonic testing technologies which will have the ability to maintain high quality flow characteristics and significantly advance the technologies used for test and evaluation of high-speed systems. The position will encompass process piping and mechanical design from concept through construction in both Huntsville, AL and Hollywood, AL

The ideal candidate will have experience working engineering tasks related to designing to ASME standards, fabrication, and construction of high pressure and temperature piping components. The candidate must be able to generate and interpret structural, thermal, and fluid simulation results when considering design options and weighing tradeoffs in design to best meet customer objectives. The candidate should be comfortable interacting with multiple stakeholders, including the government customer. This position will require a driven individual with a common-sense approach to hardware engineering and a passion for designing/analyzing/testing technologies.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related engineering field
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in fluid analysis and piping design including process component selection and process fluid design architecture
  • Experience performing design and analysis of piping and tubing systems
  • Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators, and high-pressure storage for fuels, oxidizers, and other fluids)
  • Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)
  • Experience creating fabrication and installation drawings with SolidWorks

Desired

  • Familiarity and application of industry standards including: ASME/ANSI B16 and B31, API, etc.
  • Experience with analysis tools such as ABAQUS CAE, ANSYS, Thermal Desktop
  • Currently holding a Secret Clearance
  • 10 years of high pressure/high temperature piping experience in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, or aerospace industry

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Location: This role is based in Hollywood, AL with occasional travel to the Huntsville, AL area and is 100% onsite.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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