CFD Propulsion Research Engineer at Altus Engineering

Compensation

$100,000 – $200,000/yr

Location: Maryland
Type: Full-time
Posted: May 4, 2026

Description

Altus Engineering is looking for a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Propulsion Research Engineer to model, simulate, and analyze propulsion systems like guns, rockets, and air-breathing technologies. The role involves high-fidelity CFD modeling, analysis of simulation results, development of new propulsion systems, and application of principles in combustion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and continuum mechanics.

Required Skills

Multiphase Flow CFD Modeling
Reactive Flow CFD Modeling
Combustion Behavior Analysis
Propulsion Dynamics Analysis
Simulation Results Analysis
Modeling Techniques Application
Novel Propulsion System Investigation
System Performance Improvement Recommendations
Post-processing and Engineering Analysis Support
Rapid Trade Studies Tool Creation
Prototype Propulsion System Evaluation
Experimental Result Diagnosis
Government Facilities Simulations
Contractor Site Simulations
Academic Institution Simulations
Principles of Combustion
Fluid Dynamics Principles
Thermodynamics Principles
Continuum Mechanics Principles
Analytical Methods Documentation
Simulation Procedures Documentation
Technical Results Documentation
Strong Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Technical Communication Skills

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Experience conducting basic and applied research related to propulsion systems and combustion processes.
Experience developing, running, and analyzing CFD simulations for gun, rocket, and/or air-breathing propulsion systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent or similar software packages.
Experience with data analysis and engineering tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar.
Knowledge of combustion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, continuum mechanics, and numerical modeling techniques.
Experience documenting analytical methods, simulation procedures, and technical results.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

About Altus Engineering

Altus Engineering

engineering servicesDarlington, Maryland

Altus provides engineering support in the form of software design and integration, modeling and simulation of existing systems, computer testing and development, and evaluation and analysis of military systems.