Junior Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer

Description The Kinetic Effects Business Area, within the Leidos Defense Sector, has an opportunity for a Junior Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer to work at our Huntsville, AL campus supporting design and analysis of missile and aviation systems.Responsibilities Include: Creation and modification of CAD geometry using SolidWorksComplex surface and volume mesh generation using Pointwise commercial meshing softwareFlowfield simulations using a variety of commercial and government CFD softwarePost-processing of flowfield simulations using Tecplot and Paraview visualization softwareCollection, plotting, and analyzing aerodynamic force & moment coefficientsDocumentation and presentation of results to peers, managers, and customersRequired Experience, Skills, and Education:This position requires a minimum of a BS in Aerospace Engineering, or related field, from an ABET-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0.2 to 4 years of experience required with BS degree or a Masters degree and less than 2 years of experience required.Candidate must possess a fundamental understanding of CFD, fluid dynamics, and compressible aerodynamicsCandidate must possess a solid foundation of programming experience in Matlab, C/C++, Python, or other languageCandidate must possess strong technical communication skills and an ability to work both independently and in collaborative team environmentsCandidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area, or willing to relocate, to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL campusCandidate must be a US citizen capable of obtaining and keeping a DoW security clearancePreferred Experience, Skills, and Education:MS in Aerospace Engineering, or related field, from an ABET-accredited institutionExperience using commercial or government CFD softwareExperience using commercial CAD softwareExperience meshing complex geometries using commercial or government meshing softwareExperience with Linux OS and high-performance computingExperience supporting the design and evaluation of flight vehiclesIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:February 24, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. 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