Systems Engineer

CFD Research Corporation is developing flight hardware for Navy flight operations. The position will encompass all systems engineering needs on various infrastructure and technology development programs spearheaded at our new Hollywood, Alabama Engineering Test Center. This position will be located in Huntsville but will require occasional travel to the Hollywood, AL Engineering Test Center as well as the locations where these technologies will be installed and commissioned. To learn more about the Hollywood Engineering Test Center capabilities and state-of-the-art equipment, please visit the facility's home page: https://www.cfd-research.com/hollywood/

The ideal candidate will be able to evaluate customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces. They will provide review of system/component designs and test arrangements/procedures using advanced technical judgment. The candidate will participate in all aspects of Systems Engineering throughout the full program lifecycle (concept definition, design, test, and commissioning).

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in applying engineering processes and principles
• Experience modeling or simulating systems
• Experience/domain knowledge of system architecture, requirements, interface definition, verification, and validation
• Development of technical documentation and coordinating design review activities
• Current Department of Defense Security Clearance or capable of obtaining

Desired:

• Experience with design, analysis, test, and operation of pressure systems
• Working technical knowledge of blow-down systems
• Comfortable working in a prototyping environment
• Working knowledge of functional and instrumentation diagrams, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA, HAZOP)

Location: This individual will work onsite in Hollywood, Alabama and may include trips to our Headquarters in nearby Huntsville, AL as needed.

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has been a technology leader in engineering simulations and innovative designs. CFD Research has worked with government agencies, businesses, and academia to provide innovative solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. CFD Research's impressive three-year growth rate was high enough to recognize the company in the Inc. Magazine's 5000 for the second year in a row.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories