Senior Kinetics DECD Engineer

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Leidos Defense Systems Kinetics Business Area is seeking a Senior Digital Engineering and Computational Dynamics Engineer to join our team as part of the Strategic High-speed Advanced Development this position the candidate will be expected to apply domain knowledge to digital engineering and CFD modeling and simulation for conceptual system design providing operational analysis and military utility assessments for our nations defense. We are looking for an experienced engineer with 12 years of experience in a similar position. You will be responsible for designing and analyzing high-speed aerodynamic concepts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop validate and execute CFD simulations for low-speed and high-speed aerodynamic concepts.
• Generate high-quality computational meshes using industry-standard meshing software such as Pointwise or Capstone.
• Utilize advanced CFD solvers and codes (e.g. Kestrel FUN3D Cart3D CBAero US3D) for aerodynamic analysis and performance prediction.
• Conduct 6-DoF performance analysis and support flight dynamics assessments.
• Perform Fluid-Structural-Thermal Interaction (FTSI) analyses to evaluate coupled system behavior under operational environments.
• Apply stability and controls knowledge to assess and optimize vehicle performance and handling qualities.
• Develop and automate analysis workflows using Python and/or MATLAB.
• Prepare technical reports presentations and documentation to communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Support the preparation of flight test plans and range safety reviews as required.
• Translating highly technical concepts to program managers government stakeholders and customers.

Required Skills:

• 12 years of experience in digital engineering CFD modeling simulation and/or analysis for aerospace applications.
• Aptitude with CFD meshing tools such as Pointwise or Capstone.
• Hands-on experience with CFD codes including Kestrel FUN3D Cart3D CBAero and/or US3D.
• Experience with digital engineering toolsets like UPBEAT Model Center Galaxy etc.
• Strong background in aerodynamics aircraft performance stability and control.
• Apply digital twin concepts. Connecting requirements design manufacturing and sustainment into one ecosystem.
• Familiarity with Cameo JIRA and Confluence tools.
• Experience/knowledge of developing and updatingDoDAFViews.
• Experience with 6-DoF analysis and flight dynamics modeling.
• Practice in and/or understanding various forms of dynamics and multi-physics modeling in a digital engineering environment:
  • Trajectory Analysis (3DOF/6DOF)
  • Flex/Rigid Body Analysis (NDOF)
  • Thermal Analysis (ATAP Cinda Fluid Ansys)
  • Structural Analysis (Ansys ADAMS)
  • Aerodynamics (MDC Cart3d Kestrel etc.)
  • Underwater Hydrodynamics
  • AI/ML (neuro networks MDAO)
• Experience or awareness in various vehicle types (not all inclusive):
  • Cruisers (Supersonic and Hypersonic)
  • Missiles
  • Interceptors
  • RVs
  • Glide Bodys
• Excellent communication technical writing and teamwork skills.
• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated capability in Fluid-Structural-Thermal Interaction (FTSI) analysis.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and MATLAB for simulation automation and data analysis.
• Proficiency and/or hands on experience with UPBEAT
• Familiarity with C and object-oriented programming
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
• Software Development Experience:
  • Python
  • Windows/Linux OS
  • Git/SVN
• CMMI and Coding standard experience
• Experience performing V&V and VV&A on M&S
• Ground Test and/or Flight Test experience
• Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field

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