Our Mission

Deliver innovative technologies, services, and products
to empower customers for success

Our Vision

Transforming the future through
innovative technology solutions

CFD Research Corporation specializes in engineering simulations, advanced prototypes, and innovative designs for aerospace, defense, life sciences, materials, energy, and other industries. Using our software and experimental capabilities, we develop new hardware concepts, innovative designs, and superior solutions for our customers with lower risk, reduced costs, and less time.

CFD Research’s success stems from our unique, strong synergy between:

  • R&D projects (funded mostly by Government agencies).
  • Adaptation and commercialization of developed technologies with industry partners.
  • Engineering services for technology insertions and on-site and off-site support for DoD, NASA and other programs of national interest.

CFD Research has grown steadily and profitably every year since its inception in 1987. We are a two-time winner of the prestigious Tibbetts Award, a two-time winner of the Army National Achievement Award for excellence in the SBIR program, several NASA awards, and a winner of the Nunn-Perry Award. We maintain an excellent (≥ 80%) DoD Commercialization Achievement Index (CAI) score, as evidenced by our spin-out technologies, products, and licensed patents.

Presently, CFD Research has a highly qualified staff (70% advanced degrees, 35% PhDs) of over 150 employees (40% with security clearances), and active collaborations with numerous research organizations.

CFD Research holds ISO9001:2015/AS9100D, and CMMI-SVC/2 certifications and remains committed to growth, by continuing to work closely with its customers in their quests of developing better products and safer systems.

VALUES

COLLABORATION

We believe in the power of collaboration. Therefore we will leverage our resources and network to engage our customers at all levels. This will allow us to provide timely, cost-effective, and targeted solutions to maximize the customer’s advantage.

RESPECT

We value a work environment that fosters respect for others and rewards open-minded communication. Therefore we encourage candid and courteous interactions at all levels internally and externally. We proactively plan and organize to minimize individual stress and manage workload effectively.

FUN

We value fun inside the company and with our customers, collaborators, and partners. Therefore, we will enthusiastically celebrate our successes, joyously share in each other’s accomplishments, and work together to reduce/minimize stress on any individual.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We value accountability to ourselves, our team members, colleagues, and customers. Therefore we will always do what we promised and deliver within budget and schedule. In doing this we will always put the customer and company needs ahead of our group or individual needs.

PASSION

We believe that passion is critical for creative, high-value solutions. Therefore we seek and reward self-motivated individuals.

SOLUTION ORIENTED

We are committed to deliving creative solutions to important and challenging problems. We will not hesitate to explore options and make bold decisions. Therefore, we reward an innovative mindset and persistence in developing creative solutions.