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Division Head - Computational Fluid Dynamics (FACULTY)

Penn State University Park💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-10 → 2026-07-30

Core

Lead a premier group of engineers and research faculty in developing state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics tools and methodologies for DoD and industrial sponsors, focusing on undersea vehicles, propulsion, and complex multi-physics systems.

Role type

Division Head, Computational Fluid Dynamics (Research & Development Engineer or Non-tenure Research Faculty)

Builds

High-fidelity CFD simulations, code development, and V&V for defense and industrial applications

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Marine Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Computational fluid dynamics expertise, personnel management, technical leadership, Principal Investigator experience, high-performance computing knowledge, classified information handling

Preferred skills

External research funding acquisition, multi-discipline project leadership, STAR-CCM+ expertise

Technologies

STAR-CCM+, High-performance computing systems

Responsibilities

Lead design and performance support analyses for undersea vehicles and propulsion systems; Develop and mature business relationships with industry and government sponsors; Provide technical oversight of complex simulations; Manage recruitment, development, and retention of division staff; Build research portfolio and enhance cross-discipline collaboration

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership & hands-on technical oversight

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