Senior Engineer in Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
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Integrity, confidence, discipline and commitment define your career in Battelle's Energy, Environment, and Material Sciences (EEMS) Global Business. Battelle was built on a firm foundation of honesty, integrity and outstanding service, and the work we do in EEMS impacts lives around the world, whether we're maximizing energy efficiencies, addressing challenging environmental issues, solving industrial problems, or developing an efficient, cost effective solar energy system. At Battelle, we reward the best work with more responsibility, positions to grow and develop, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world.
Battelle is looking for a talented individual to join its Energy Systems research team in the application of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to solve real world problems in energy and other technology areas. This is an opportunity to apply computational, theoretical and experimental fluid mechanics in the rapid development of exciting new technologies. Proficiency in presenting technical results through formal and informal oral presentations and written communications is a necessity. This position offers the opportunity to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary Battelle team, but with frequent individual interaction with client personnel.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to work with and lead multidisciplinary teams to propose, develop, and analyze innovative concepts in the areas of thermal energy systems, as well as help secure research funding. The position will have the following responsibilities.
1. Solving problems that require modeling, experiments and engineering judgment in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics and thermal systems for applications in energy, industry, defense, and medical products. Proficiency with numerical techniques and mathematical models is essential, using both commercial programs and developing original analyses.
2. Working with team members on multi-disciplinary projects to solve problems for commercial and government clients. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
3. Working with team members on proposals for future work with commercial and government clients.
4. Writing technical reports and proposals.
5. Presenting technical results to clients and supporting marketing efforts.
Qualifications
1. Ph.D. in Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering with a specialty in the fluid-thermal area.
2. Experience with computational fluid dynamics and mathematical modeling.
3. Experience in leading, executing and developing projects, particularly in the energy area. Interest and experience in clean energy research is a plus.
4. Experience with Matlab, and scientific programming languages such as C or Fortran.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Experience with Fluent or other commercial CFD programs is a plus.
7. Sponsorship for employment is not available for this opportunity.
Benefits
Battelle's competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, employee pension, tuition reimbursement, work/life balance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.
Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation. For more information about our other openings, please visit />
