Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyst
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will develop and use computational simulation software for complex aerodynamic systems. You will validate models, analyze mission-relevant problems, improve workflows, document results, brief stakeholders, and contribute to research proposals.
Requirements
- MS degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- At least two years of related experience
- Verbal, presentation, and writing communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Computational fluid dynamics analysis
- Mesh generation
- Steady and unsteady flow analysis
- Sensitivity studies
- Validation activities
- Computational modeling
- Numerical analysis
- Finite element methods
- Software engineering
- C++
- Python
- High-performance computing
- AI and machine learning surrogate models
- Multiphysics modeling
- Parallel programming
- Matlab
Responsibilities
- Develop simulation software for complex system flows
- Use and validate computational tools and models
- Analyze ad hoc nuclear nonproliferation problem sets
- Identify workflow improvements and communicate issues to developers
- Document work in technical reports, papers, and presentations
- Contribute to research proposals
- Interface with investigators, engineers, fabricators, modelers, and test personnel
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts