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Computational Fluid Dynamics Researcher/Engineer

Employer
Penn State University
Location
State College, Pennsylvania, US
Salary
$109,300 - $164,000
Posting live until
27 Nov 2024

Job Details

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a researcher/engineer for our Computational Methods Development Department, located in the Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office. ARL/Penn State’s purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs. 

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You Will:

  • Perform physics-based code development, verification, and validation in new and existing business areas, including overset grid methods, unstructured and adaptive grid algorithms, multiphase flows, vehicle maneuvering, fluid-structure interaction, ship hydrodynamics, and turbo-machinery; mature and develop business relationships and programs with other ARL offices, industry, and government

  • Partake in all aspects of existing HPC implementations and administration, both in-house and at other leading institutions while working with top researchers in their fields to execute state of the art software, with end-goals of transitioning and fielding systems for the U.S. Department of Defense

Minimal requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline, Master’s degree preferred; 5+ years related experience. 

Required skills include:

  • Strong skills in C++, version control systems, and parallel programming

  • Will contribute substantially to the development of state-of-the-art DES/LES and fluid-structure interaction codes

  • Completion of a MS or MSc in an engineering, IT, or scientific discipline

  • Experience conducting computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and/or have experience with the development of CFD algorithms or models

  • Experience creating computational meshes for use in CFD analyses

  • Must be competent and comfortable producing scientific reports and giving presentations of findings/conclusions resulting from CFD and engineering analyses

Preferred skills an experience include:

  • Active government security clearance

  • Additional knowledge of the commercial codes, especially StarCCM+ is highly desirable, as is familiarity with Pointwise and post-processing tools

  • A Ph.D. is preferred

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).  We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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Penn State is Pennsylvania's sole land-grant institution, founded with a mission of high-quality teaching, expert research, and global service. As one university with the resources of twenty-four campus locations and an online World Campus, we're setting students up for greater career potential and empowering them to positively impact the world.

Company info
Telephone
8148637350
Location
525 Davey Laboratory
University Park
PA
16802
United States

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