Structural Response M&S Engineer 2026 (Huntsville, AL)

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

Structural Response M&S Engineer 2026 (Huntsville, AL)

CFD Research is seeking to hire a structural response modeling and simulation engineer to support multiple projects. This individual will conduct thermo-structural response analysis of composite materials under a variety of conditions and environments relevant to high-speed flight systems using tools such as Abaqus. The individual will work with a team of engineers, scientists, and software developers to research, develop, and demonstrate novel approaches to advance the state-of-the-practice in structural response modeling of carbon-based composites.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with Abaqus
• Experience with structural analysis for both metallic materials and composites
• Experience with common Aerospace industry materials and practices for designing flight vehicles
• General knowledge of Python, C/C , or Fortran
• Experience presenting to customers
  
  

Other Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in material science and/or chemistry is a plus
• Experience with composite materials micro-mechanics
• Experience with structural dynamics and thermal analysis, transient loading, nonlinear implicit and explicit analysis
• Experience with constitutive material modeling
• Experience with CFD codes, multi-physics analysis
• Experience with additional DoD/Industry standard FEM tools
  
  

Typical Degrees Hired Will Include

• Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/ Engineering, Physics (Graduate and Undergraduate)
  
  

Requirements

• Candidate should be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to work for any employer.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (An active security clearance is preferable.)
• Be available to work in Huntsville, AL
  
  

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