Ballistics Fluids Thermal Engineer - Autoliv United States

Ballistics Fluids Thermal Engineer

PhD Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer with Thermal/Fluids Modeling and Programming Emphasis.

What you’ll do:

• Provides numerical modeling of airbag inflator performance by applying tuning techniques using Autoliv ballistic code software to match inflator test performances.
• Computer script creation for the accomplishment of routine and new engineering functions.
• Modern Fortran engineering code maintenance
• Contribute to advanced feasibility studies in conjunction with the advanced engineering team.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Website management using SharePoint
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Exhibit proactive safety behavior.

What is required:

• PhD Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer with high interest in Physics, Math, and Computer Science
• PhD with 0-5 years experience
• Computer code writing skills and emphasis in this area (by order of preference: Scilab, Fortran, Python, Matlab, C++)
• CAE software tools experience: CFD, Ansys Fluent, Open Foam, Star-CCM, LS-Dyna, Hyper Works all a plus
• CAD software: Catia, Solid Works, adaptable CAD skills
• Hands on and practical exposure to Fluids and thermal engineering problems
• Understanding of compressible flow/high speed flow
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint
• Good listening skills, ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated candidate is a must.

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Flexible Options (schedule, etc)

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.