About this role

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