[Hiring] Aero Thermal Engineer @Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.

Role Description

Shape the future of innovation as we tackle cutting-edge projects that make a difference. We’re not just in the business of engineering—we’re building a brighter future. Driven by creativity and a culture of excellence, we believe in the power of engineering to solve today’s challenges and create opportunities for tomorrow. What we do matters.

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is growing and looking to add highly skilled Aero Thermal Engineers to our team. This role is remote and due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Use computational tools to perform thermal and/or CFD analysis for gas turbine components and turbomachinery.
• Lead the effort in development of geometry and mesh for analysis models along with the necessary model setup and analysis of those models.
• Post-process and prepare high-quality presentations of results.
• Prepare and present reports on findings on formal technical reviews.
• Create, support and maintain secondary airflow system models and whole engine models.
• Develop and participate in root cause and/or risk failure mode and error analysis (FMEA) for gas turbine engines.
• Support test and fielded hardware verification and validation efforts.

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years’ experience in CFD Analysis, Aero-Thermal, Secondary Airflow Systems.
• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Familiar with fluid dynamics and heat transfer theory.
• Exposure to the gas turbines is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under time constraints, maintain composure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent or CFX is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly MS Excel required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment.
• Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences.

Requirements

• Remote work environment.
• Substantial amounts of telephone/video conferencing and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM.
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Professional development support.
• A flexible, friendly workplace.