Aerodynamics & Hypersonics Engineer-Technical Staff
Date: Oct 15, 2025
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Hypersonics and Thermal Fluids Engineering - Group 74
The Structural & Thermal-Fluids Engineering Group provides innovative, multidisciplinary engineering for sea, ground, air, and space-based prototype systems for national security applications. This work spans from the design phase through the analysis, build and test phases of programs. Our staff can play various roles on programs, ranging from individual contributors to program managers. The Group integrates cutting-edge technologies with high-fidelity modeling, multidisciplinary simulation, environmental testing, and advanced materials to design and build prototypes that meet challenging performance, size and weight requirements in a wide range of environments.
Position Description
The Group is seeking engineers with expertise in aerodynamics and hypersonics with a specific focus on computational fluid dynamics simulation in the hypersonics regime. Job responsibilities include building and executing large-scale computational simulations of hypersonic vehicles, presenting technical results to both internal and external audiences, and supporting multiple programs related to hypersonic technology development and associated aero/thermal test activities. We seek engineers who are excited to continuously learn about new tools, technologies and mission areas, and are able to apply their expertise to a wide variety of problems.
Specific experience with Linux and using High Performance Computing clusters is desired. Experience with one or more of the following CFD solvers and meshing tools is also desirable: US3D, SPARC, FUN3D, Kestrel, Cart3D, Pointwise, and/or Link3D. Experience in surrogate modeling and machine learning is desired.
The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary engineering team contributing to the development of operational prototype hardware, spanning the full program life cycle from concept development to fielding and test. The position may require special security clearances and travel to meetings and field sites.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with a M.S. Degree and 3 years of direct relevant experience will also be considered.
- Experience with modern numerical simulation tools for hypersonics simulation is highly desired.
- Experience programming in Python, MATLAB, and software development environments
- The ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
- The ability to clearly communicate results in oral presentations and written reports
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and will obtain and maintain a Secret clearance to start but must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level DoD security clearance with compartmented program eligibility in the future.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 42401
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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