Senior Aerothermodynamics Engineer

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

Requirements

• 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