What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aero Thermal Dynamics Engineer position at Executive Recruiting Group?
We are seeking an Aero Thermo Dynamics 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
Medical, dental and Vision
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