Research Associate (Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Applied Physics)
Core
Develop new Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solutions and optimize tools for large-scale networked computing systems and energy usage analysis.
Role type
Research Associate (CFD & Energy Modeling)
Builds
OpenFOAM methods, processes, workflows, and energy usage reports
Domain
Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Applied Physics / Cloud Computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CFD solution development, OpenFOAM development, C++ programming, commercial CFD solver knowledge, energy modeling, Python scripting, Unix shell scripting
Preferred skills
F1 experience, advanced Python/C++/Unix skills
Technologies
OpenFOAM, Fluent, 6Sigma, STAR-CCM+, SketchUp, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, TRNSYS, Python, C++, Unix
Responsibilities
Develop new CFD solutions in partnership with academic and technology partners; Provide CFD technical leadership to new research programs; Develop and implement mesh, solver, and post-processing methodologies; Support and optimize CFD tools including monitoring and resolving issues; Conduct research into and analyze energy usage of different scenarios; Write reports mapping total energy usage; Publish papers and support documentation.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
