Senior Mechanical Engineer, CFD Expertise

Job overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer, CFD Expertise role is primarily onsite in Panama City, FL; hybrid work may be possible for the right candidate, with at least three office days per week. Compensation is not specified. Applied Research Associates is an employee-owned research and engineering company working on complex problems in physical sciences and defense technologies. The role advances mechanical systems from design and computational analysis through prototyping, integration, testing, and qualification. It uses CFD and engineering analysis to evaluate performance, guide design improvements, and verify that hardware meets requirements.

What you'll do

• Perform engineering design evaluations on weapons systems
• conduct transient CFD simulations and analyze flow results
• validate predictions against experimental measurements or calculations
• use simulations to improve system geometry and operating parameters
• procure, assemble, and test prototypes
• present designs at reviews
• develop hardware requirements
• support verification and validation
• analyze data and recommend improvements
• coordinate with fabrication and manufacturing teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior mechanical engineer

cfd

panama city fl

applied research associates

weapons systems

ansys fluent

openfoam

thermodynamics

prototype testing

hardware integration

secret clearance

travel up to 15%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and access to training and development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering and eight or more years of related experience. Regular travel to Newport, RI, up to 15%, is required; ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance is required.

About the employer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.