Principal CFD Engineer
Core
Technical leader delivering high-fidelity multi-physics simulations (CFD, heat transfer) and building simulation datasets for AI/ML models to solve complex engineering challenges for customers in Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Automotive.
Role type
Principal Simulation Engineer (Delivery)
Builds
High-fidelity CAE models, simulation pipelines, and datasets for training Machine/Deep Learning models
Domain
Deep-tech, AI-driven simulation, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Aerospace & Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Fluid mechanics, heat transfer, multiphase modelling, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, Fluent, parametric CAD modelling (NX or CATIA), Python, Java, HPC resource management, model validation, project leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Programming language agility, data sampling techniques, deep learning surrogate development
Technologies
Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, Fluent, NX, CATIA, Flux, HPC
Responsibilities
Lead technical direction and delivery of complex multi-physics simulation workstreams; Partner with customers to address complex engineering challenges via advanced CAE & AI solutions; Independently build and guide development of complex multi-physics models from geometry clean-up to post-processing; Build robust parametric CAD models coupled with simulation pipeline automation; Work at the intersection of CAE and Data Science to generate high-quality simulation datasets; Accelerate high-fidelity modelling using cloud and on-premise HPC resources; Continuously improve engineering best practices to support Deep Learning surrogates; Mentor junior colleagues; Travel globally to work side-by-side with customers on-site
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership and customer ownership