Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a highly specialized Subject Matter Expert to serve in a part-time, advisory capacity. This consultant will provide strategic technical guidance and expert review at the intersection of computational aerothermodynamics, advanced modeling and simulation, and machine learning.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level consultation on computational aerothermodynamics methodologies, physics-based modeling, and simulation strategies
- Advise on the application and integration of machine learning algorithms (e.g., surrogate modeling, physics-informed neural networks, data-driven turbulence modeling) to enhance traditional CFD and aerothermodynamic workflows
- Evaluate and provide feedback on the architecture of high-performance physical models and numerical methods
- Assist engineering teams in identifying emerging trends and state-of-the-art techniques in M&S and computational physics to maintain a competitive technical edge
- Serve as a sounding board for senior engineers and developers, helping to troubleshoot complex physical and algorithmic challenges
Skills
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a strictly related computational discipline
- A minimum of 5 years of active, post-Ph.D. professional experience specifically focused on computational aerothermodynamics, M&S, and ML
- Deep foundational knowledge of hypersonic and supersonic flows, high-temperature gas dynamics, and advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Proven track record of applying machine learning, deep learning, or advanced statistical modeling to complex fluid dynamics or thermodynamic problems
- Exceptional ability to distill complex theoretical concepts into actionable engineering guidance
- This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence
- Familiarity with modern, high-performance software architecture, particularly the development of robust C++ libraries for CFD codes (e.g., providing complex gas properties)
- Experience with heterogeneous computing environments, including GPU acceleration and parallel programming models (e.g., OpenMP, CUDA, Kokkos)
- Deep knowledge of physics of high-enthalpy flows, including thermal radiation, chemical kinetics, and transport processes
- History of peer-reviewed publications in relevant aerospace, physics, or computational science journals
Benefits
- Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave
- Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/long term disability plans
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
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