Structural Response M&S Analyst

CFD Research is seeking to hire a structural response modeling and simulation analyst to support multiple projects. This individual will conduct thermo-structural response analysis of composite materials under a variety of conditions and environments relevant to high-speed flight systems using tools such as Abaqus. The individual will work with a team of engineers, scientists, and software developers to research, develop, and demonstrate novel approaches to advance the state-of-the-practice in structural response modeling of carbon-based composites and other materials.

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or similar discipline, experience with Abaqus, Python, experience with structural analysis for both metallic materials and composites.
• Experience with common Aerospace industry materials and practices for designing flight vehicles
• General knowledge of Python, C/C++, or Fortran
• Experience presenting to customers
• Willingness to work on government customer site

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with composite materials micro-mechanics
• Experience with structural dynamic and thermal analysis, transient loading, nonlinear implicit and explicit analysis
• Constitutive material modeling experience
• Experience with CFD codes, multi-physics analysis
• Experience with additional DoD/Industry standard FEM tools

Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories