ATF (Aero Thermal Fluids) Engineer

ATF (Aero Thermal Fluids) EngineerLocation: Canoga Park, CAJob ID: #71909Pay Range: $82-92 ph (W2)Duration: 6 - 12 mosShall have the capability to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of turbomachinery for liquid rocket engine systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the design and performance analysis of inducers, impellers, volutes, pumps, turbines, and other associated rotating machinery operating in cryogenic and high temperature environments. This role requires strong understanding of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and hydrodynamics, and their application to high-speed turbomachineryShall have a strong understanding of cavitation and NPSH analysis, rotor-stator interaction, tip leakage flows, secondary flow losses, high-temperature turbine cooling techniquesFamiliarity with engine cycles (gas generator, staged combustion, expander, etc.), cryogenic propellants, high-speed rotating equipment reliabilityMay coordinate risk and opportunity management for development and production programsEssential Functions:65% - Perform all or a combination of analysis related to thermodynamics, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and computational fluid dynamics. Responsible for utilizing a combination of commercial and in-house developed software tools, and/or hand calculation methods to correlate analysis models and review test data.15% - Strengthens the technical capacity of the Company and facilitates transfer of technology by mentoring less experienced engineers and team members.10% - Produce analysis reports and test reports. Present analysis to both internal and external customers.10% - Support verification tests. Work with designers and project engineers by providing analysis support.Skills:Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 9 years of experienceStrong background in aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamicsHigh proficiency in utilization of commercial codes such as: ANSYS Workbench/FLUINT/CFX, CFD++Experience programming in MATLAB, FORTRAN, PythonEducation:Master of Science in Engineering or higherBenefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state lawButler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here:Applicant and Employee NoticesButler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at