Aerodynamic engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Aerodynamic engineer to join its office in ROME within the Materials & Technologies Division.

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate with a strong background in aerodynamics for an exciting opportunity in our team. The ideal candidate should have a couple of years of experience in the field and will be based in Rome.

We are looking for a candidate proficient in trade-off/optimization studies of preliminary airframe configurations, assessing airframe performance as design parameters and constraints. The aim is to select suitable configurations for detailed analysis. This analysis may encompass the entire airframe or specific components (e.g., wings, nose, etc.). Depending on the complexity of the problem, proficiency in utilizing optimization tools within MATLAB or ModeFRONTIER may be required.

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Responsibilities include:

• Conducting simulations of aerodynamic coefficients using semi-empirical and/or CFD tools for the examined airframe configurations.
• Generating CAD models of selected airframes from trade-off/optimization studies (".prt", ".stp", ".iges" files).
• Preparing CFD calculation grids.
• Methodological analysis for CFD simulations.
• Performing CFD simulations for the configurations under examination.
• Post-processing CFD simulations, including analysis of the aerodynamic field (such as pressures, velocities, temperatures, etc.), extraction of aerodynamic coefficients, and convergence analysis of the CFD simulation.
• Generating models of aerodynamic coefficients using preliminary estimates from semi-empirical/mathematical tools and/or CFD simulations according to the Client-defined formatting, within MATLAB/MATLAB Simulink environment (".mat" files).
• Analyzing aerodynamic and aeromechanical performance of the airframe (e.g., trimmability, maneuverability, range, etc.).
• Generating progress and summary reports.

The ideal candidate will possess the following expertise and specific skills:

• Master's degree in aerospace/aeronautical or mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in external aerodynamics for airframe design and evaluation, including fuselage, lifting surfaces, and control surfaces. Ability to determine aerodynamic coefficients across various flow regimes (subsonic, transonic, and supersonic).
• Knowledge of internal aerodynamics, including turbojet engine air intakes and solid propellant engine nozzles.
• Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), in particular:
  • Mesh preparation for CFD calculations.
  • CFD simulation setup.
  • Post-processing of CFD results.
  • Management of simulations on High-Performance Computers (HPC).
• Proficiency in CAD software for design purposes.
• Advanced to intermediate level proficiency in the following software:
  • BETA CAE Ansa for mesh generation.
  • BETA CAE Meta for post-processing analysis.
  • Ansys Fluent.
  • DLR TAU.
  • MATLAB.
  • MATLAB Simulink.
  • PTC Creo CAD.
  • ModeFRONTIER.
• Understanding of flight mechanics principles.
• Proficiency in system dynamics.

• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.