Aerospace Engineer III (CFD)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States; office or hybrid environment

Salary: $108,496.89–$149,183.22 per year

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, national security, and C4ISR systems, including next-generation airborne command and control platforms.

What you will do

• Plan, prepare, and run Computational Fluid Dynamics campaigns using Siemens Simcenter Star-CCM+.
• Build CFD models from CAD geometry or Star-CCM+ internal geometry, perform meshing, and complete pre- and post-processing.
• Analyze high-lift and transonic external aerodynamics, internal aerodynamics, and aero-thermodynamics.
• Interpret simulation data and contribute technical expertise to complex aerospace engineering projects.
• Document and share lessons learned while building team expertise.
• Collaborate with aircraft performance, GNC, wind tunnel testing, flight testing, mechanical design, loads, stress, and subcontractor teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 6 or more years of relevant experience and knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Previous Computational Fluid Dynamics experience.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and travel up to 10%.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience preparing, running, and postprocessing CFD in Star-CCM+ and importing CATIA/3DX geometry.
• Experience in transonic or high-lift aerodynamics, aero-thermal analysis, internal flows, aircraft performance, stability and control, or system-level modeling and simulation.
• Familiarity with wind tunnel and aircraft flight testing, aircraft external loads, and aerospace and defense industry practices.
• Project management certification and strong problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and additional employee benefits.
• Collaborative work focused on aerospace innovation and national security missions.