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Parallax Advanced Research CFD Research Engineer in Dayton, Ohio
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Do you have an interest in computational fluid dynamics and analysis? Do you want to grow with a company that has the same passion? Do you enjoy reaching goals and being a part of a high-performing research team?
If you possess exceptional problem-solving skills and seek opportunities in a thriving company, then we want to hear from you!
Parallax Advanced Research is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute based in Dayton, Ohio. We've been recognized as Dayton's Business of the Year in 2022 and have received multiple accolades, including being named one of Dayton's "Best Places to Work" in 2021 and 2022, winning three Gold Stevie Awards for Organization of the Year (Medium Non-Profit) (2022), Government Sales and Customer Service (2022), and Achievement in Science/Technology for Data Abyss (2023), and recipient of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Above and Beyond Award.
We operate our mission nationally, which is to deliver innovative research and provide technology, human, and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teaming™ for government, industry, and academic clients with critical challenges. Our vision is to advance the Nation's innovation advantage through our work. Our services include advanced research in the areas of artificial intelligence, autonomy, human machine teaming, and unmanned aerial systems. We also manage a suite of entrepreneurial-focused networks, including the Ohio Federal Research Network and Launch Dayton program. In 2023, the 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) became wholly affiliated with Parallax, expanding our organization's services to include space and aerospace advanced technology research and development and workforce development.
At Parallax, we are driven by the desire to make a lasting impact. We believe in collaborating extensively, valuing the diversity of people and ideas. Our dedication to integrity and commitment to personal growth are unwavering. Transparency and effective communication are at the core of our operations. We encourage bold and innovative solutions that positively influence the world around us.
As a CFD Research Engineer, you will be working with researchers, program managers, the VP, Advanced Aerospace Systems Division, and Parallax clients. When working with your team, you will conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses, trade studies, performance evaluations, conceptual designs and test data assessments (e.g., wind tunnel experiments or test flight data) regarding DoD high-speed and hypersonic aerospace systems. The Researcher will employ commercially available CFD software as well as in-house developed advanced CFD research tools.
In addition to that, a typical day-in-the-life of a Parallax CFD Research Engineer includes:
- Performing applied computational analyses using commercial and in-house CFD software to simulate the aerodynamic and aerothermal environments for flight vehicles and wind tunnel facilities.
- Developing digital twin models for high Mach and hypersonic flight vehicles and wind tunnel facilities.
- Generating complex numerical grids to handle large-scale problems involving detailed models of aerospace systems.
- Comparing predictions to flight test data and literature.
- Documenting results in technical reports and published papers, presenting findings, and delivering expert opinions in technical interchange meetings.
Interacting with project managers, sponsors, contractors, and other Air Force staff in order to establish and maintain relationships and to provide critical contributions.
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