Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analyst
Toyon
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U.S. Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible.
Toyon is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analyst to join a team in modeling reentry and hypersonic bodies. This position requires a strong background in fluid dynamics and numerical methods. The CFD Analyst will be responsible for providing high-quality analysis to inform important customer decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Use commercial and Toyon developed CFD codes to build grids, perform simulations, and analyze results
- Develop and automate analysis workflows using Python to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Compile and present analysis results
- Work in a collaborative environment to improve modeling capabilities
Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with a focus on computational modeling
- 3 or more years of relevant technical experience (thesis work included)
- Fundamental understanding of fluid dynamics and numerical methods for ODEs and PDEs
- Strong proficiency in Python or MATLAB for simulation automation and data analysis
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!
- Competitive Industry Pay
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
- HSA with Employer Contributions
- Dental and Vision Coverage Options
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick leave
- Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Discretionary Bonus Eligibility
The annual pay range for the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analyst position is $130,000 to $210,000.
The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.
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Summary
Perform CFD modeling, simulations, and analysis to support aerospace and hypersonic research.
Job title
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analyst
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
defense
Location requirements
Goleta, California; remote not allowed
Salary
$130k–$210k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Goleta, CA, USA