Staff Thermal-Fluids Analysis Engineer

Minimum Experience/Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field. 
5+ years of combined fluids analysis experience (CFD and 1D, as detailed below). 
Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using commercial codes (ANSYS Fluent or CFX preferred, but knowledge of StarCCM+ or similar tools is welcome). 
Experience developing steady and transient 1D models of fluid system analyses ideally using ROCETS or GFSSP. Knowledge of SINDA/FLUINT, FloCAD, AFT Arrow/Fathom/Impulse, Flownex, Flowmaster, GT-SUITE, or comparable lumped parameter analysis tools would also be gladly accepted. 
Demonstrated experience in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. 
Programming experience (Python ideal, but MATLAB or other high-level languages acceptable). 
Basic experience with 3D CAD software (Creo and NX are ideal). 
Experience with complex fluid-mechanical systems - our engines are the product of integrated combustors, turbomachinery, and control systems, all of which must be well understood and optimized. 
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment. 
Prior experience working on safety-critical systems in production environments. 
Ideal Experience/Requirements

M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a comparable field. 
10+ years of combined fluids analysis experience (CFD and 1D, ideally with heavy focus on the specific applications detailed below). 
Experience using CFD to predict performance in at least one specialty area: pump performance prediction, turbine performance prediction, cavitation/two-phase modeling, combustion modeling, or unsteady calculations. 
Experience using 1D models of fluid systems to predict transient phenomena such as water hammer or engine start-up. 
Analysis of cryogenic fluid systems, high-pressure pneumatics, two-phase or supercritical fluid systems, and compressible flows. 
Professional experience in rocketry or turbomachinery.

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
Equity Grants in the Company

Skills Required
B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or comparable field.
5+ years of combined fluids analysis experience (CFD and 1D).
Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics using commercial codes (ANSYS Fluent or CFX preferred; StarCCM+ or similar acceptable).
Experience developing steady and transient 1D fluid system models (ROCETS or GFSSP preferred; SINDA/FLUINT, FloCAD, AFT Arrow/Fathom/Impulse, Flownex, Flowmaster, GT‑SUITE also acceptable).
Demonstrated experience in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
Programming experience (Python preferred; MATLAB or other high-level languages acceptable).
Basic experience with 3D CAD software (Creo and NX ideal).
Experience with complex fluid‑mechanical systems (integrated combustors, turbomachinery, control systems).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Prior experience working on safety‑critical systems in production environments.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
M.S. or PhD in mechanical/aerospace engineering.
10+ years of combined fluids analysis experience (CFD and 1D).
Experience with specialty CFD areas: pump/turbine performance, cavitation/two‑phase, combustion modeling, or unsteady calculations.
Experience using 1D models to predict transient phenomena (water hammer, engine start‑up).
Analysis experience with cryogenic fluids, high‑pressure pneumatics, two‑phase or supercritical systems, and compressible flows.
Professional experience in rocketry or turbomachinery.