CFD Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years' experience in Engineering Analysis, preferably with Aero-Thermal knowledge
  • BS or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
  • Proficient in ANSYS CFX, NX/Unigraphics, and Gridpro
  • Strong skills in MS Office, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Perform CFD analysis for gas turbine components and turbomachinery using computational tools
  • Conduct geometry and mesh preparation using NX/Unigraphics and Gridpro
  • Set up models and conduct analysis for projects
  • Post-process results and prepare high-quality presentations
  • Document work consistently according to client requirements
  • Develop and present reports on findings during technical reviews
  • Mentor junior engineers to enhance team capability

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to meet business deadlines
  • Small office environment with opportunities for mentorship
  • Occasional involvement in shop floor activities
  • Opportunity for professional development and training in advanced software tools
Full Job Description
The Role:

Quest Defense is looking for a CFD Engineer who has the expertise in GRIDPRO to perform CFD analysis for one of our OEM customers for gas turbine components.

What you will be doing:
  • Use computational tools to perform CFD analysis for gas turbine components and turbomachinery
  • Geometry (NX/Unigraphics) and mesh preparation (Gridpro)
  • Model setup and analysis
  • Post-process and prepare high-quality presentations of results
  • Document all work according to customer requirements
  • Prepare and present reports on findings on formal technical reviews
  • Mentoring junior engineers

Required Skills:
  • 3-5 years' experience in Engineering Analysis, Aero-Thermal experience is a plus
  • BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under time constraints, maintain composure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Experience with ANSYS CFX, NX/Unigraphics, and Gridpro is a must have.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint required
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Desired Skills:
  • Exposure to Aero Engines is highly preferred
  • Ability to obtain a secret clearance, might need to do this work in the future.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
  • Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
  • Substantial amounts of telephone, video conferencing and computer work.
  • Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
  • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
  • Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
  • Ability to use personal transportation to work from customer location
  • Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

Pay Ranges

$80,000-$86,000 USD

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