Aerodynamics Engineer - Computational Fluid Dynamics (Associate, Mid-Level, Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

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Come join the Flight Sciences Technology Integration team for Boeing Commercial Airplanes!  Join a team on the cutting edge of technology, building the tools and methods that will define the future digital processes at Boeing.  We are seeking an Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior CFD Developer to build the foundational tools and methods supporting engineering design and analysis. The FSTI Computational Methods team develops and applies advanced aerodynamic analysis and design tools and processes to a wide variety of flight platforms to support programs across the enterprise during all phases of the product life cycle.

In this role you will partner with our Engineering and Research & Technology teams to develop innovative technologies for aerodynamic simulations and optimization. You will partner with other Flight technology groups to create an ecosystem of geometric modeling and simulation capabilities.  Come join a vibrant team of mathematicians, developers and engineers focused on building the next generation of engineering capabilities!

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops CFD solvers to provide high fidelity solutions for aerodynamic analysis and shape optimization
• Strong background in numerical methods and algorithms appropriate for CFD
• Experience in CFD solver development for aircraft applications
• Experience with C/C++, FORTRAN, & Python programming languages
• Familiarity with modern software development and DevOps practices

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 2 or more years of experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Background in compressible & turbulent flows
• Background with Finite Element Methods for CFD
• Background in RANS and URANS methods
• Background in integral boundary layer methods and/or wall models
• Background in adjoint-based optimization techniques
• Background in scale resolving methods (hybrid RANS/LES & Wall Modelled LES)
• Experience in CFD development for GPUs
• Experience with GPU programming frameworks such as CUDA, OpenACC, and HIP
• Familiarity with modern software development DevOps practices
• Able to perform CFD solver development, verification, and validation
• Background in numerical methods suitable to CFD
• Experience in scientific programming and code development in C, C++, and FORTRAN
• Ability to think outside the box to provide innovative solutions to customers
• Good communication skills and able to work with a team or individually as required.
• Capable of analyzing aerodynamic flow-fields and extracting engineering data

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range Associate: $81,600 - $110,400

Summary pay range Mid - Level: $100,300 - $135,700

Summary pay range Senior: $121,550 - $164,450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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