Job Description

R&D Engineer/Scientist I (Extended Temporary) Posting Number
req26407 Department
Aerospace & Mechanical Engr Department Website Link
https://ame.engineering.arizona.edu/ Location
Tucson Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

Interested in advancing computational modeling and plasma research for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing? This opportunity offers the chance to work on innovative simulation and algorithm development by performing numerical simulations using the in-house developed CFDWARP (Computational Fluid Dynamics, Waves, Reactions, Plasmas) code, enhancing computational efficiency, implementing new algorithms, improving chemical reaction models, and validating simulation results through comparison with experimental data.

Join a department where exceptional research facilities, hands-on innovation, and strong industry partnerships create opportunities to make a lasting impact. From state-of-the-art laboratories to a culture that supports turning discoveries into real-world solutions, you'll be part of an environment dedicated to advancing engineering research and innovation.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Gather the outflow boundary condition properties of CFDWARP and write a data file that can be read by FLUENT.
• Implement an algorithm in FLUENT to read the data file from CFDWARP and copy data on its inflow boundary.
• Develop a chemical solver for Argon plasmas.
• Set-up the domain and boundary conditions as described by Boeuf and Pitchford.
• Compare CFDWARP results to experimental results by Boeuf and Pitchford.
• Verify validity of every reaction rate within CFDWARP.
• Review the code to isolate areas that are not efficient and recommend solutions to the existing algorithms within CFDWARP without changing their function.
• Use Linex workstations and 640 core cluster to run our CFDWARP code to obtain data.
• Analyze the data using the post processing software TECPLOT.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 1 year of relevant work or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FLUENT and CFDWARP is preferred.

FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
34.4 Job FTE
0.86 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Research Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
$65,687 - $85,393 Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade
9 Compensation Guidance
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PC1 Job Family
Research Engineering Job Function
Research Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
7/6/2026 Expected End Date
6/1/2027 Contact Information for Candidates
Bernard Parent

Associate Professor

bparent@arizona.edu Open Date
7/1/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
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