CFD/Aerodynamics Engineer with Security Clearance

Description We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA''s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to be an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences. CFD/Aerodynamics Engineer: Bell is seeking a CFD/Aerodynamics Engineer to join Bell''s Technical Engineering Organization and support the development of new and novel products and platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopters, tilt-rotors, and urban air taxis. This position will be part of a diverse team of engineers capable of executing in a fast-paced environment. Position Responsibilities: * Analytical performance modeling of aircraft rotating components (e.g., rotors, ducted fan thrusting devices, propellers), non-rotating components (fuselage, stabilizing surfaces, protuberances), and powerplant installations. * Use CFD to support test activities, to provide guidance to design engineers, and to research and analyze complex aerodynamic phenomena. * Improve existing analytical capabilities by developing and improving best practices, automating processes, and streamlining workflows. * Development of procedures and test plans for the correlation/validation of analytical models. * Analyze and interpret both experimental and computational test data. * Documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical presentations of engineering solutions. Qualifications Educational Requirements: * Bachelor''s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent field is required; Masters degree is preferred. * Two or more years of experience in an aerospace environment Position Requirements: Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses of aircraft components including * Pre-Processing and grid generation * Unstructured grid generation preferred * Structured grid generation is a plus * Overset grid generation is a plus * Familiarity with current tools preferred * Pointwise * OVERGRID * Familiarity with current CFD solvers preferred - NASA FUN3D - NASA OVERFLOW - CREATE-AV HELIOS * Familiarity with current CFD post-processing tools * FieldView * Tecplot * Required Familiarity with at least one of the following HPC programming languages * Python * FORTRAN * C/C * MPI * Experience with GPU programming is a plus * Advanced knowledge of theoretical aerodynamics and computational methods as demonstrated by a relevant graduate degree and/or published work * Experience in verification and validation of analytical predictions with measured data * Experience in independent diagnoses of erroneous results * Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) and software development * Linux experience preferred * CJ Don''t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight. EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ''Green Card Holder''), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Pay Transparency Policy Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor''s legal duty to furnish information.

Created: 2026-03-07