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Senior Aerothermodynamics Engineer

Executive Recruiting GroupBroomfield, Colorado🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Apr 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead groundbreaking work in supersonic ramjet technology, driving innovation in a highly specialized engineering field. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in CFD and a passion for solving complex aerothermal challenges, contributing directly to cutting-edge aerospace advancements. Apply now to shape the future of propulsion systems.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted
5 months ago
ANSYSCFD

Job Description

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
  • 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

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