Senior Computational Fluid Dynamicist
panthalassaPortland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted September 27, 2025
$155k - $185k
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Job Description
A senior CFD engineer responsible for developing and executing fluid dynamics simulations of marine systems in extreme environments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers to support innovative ocean energy technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and manage the full CFD simulation workflow using OpenFOAM, Helyx, or Star-CCM, including CAD integration, meshing, troubleshooting, and post-processing.
- Develop, validate, and refine simulation setups for multi-phase turbulent marine flows involving fluid-structure interaction in complex environments.
- Lead verification and validation efforts to ensure simulation accuracy and reliability.
- Contribute to the development of process automation pipelines connecting multi-fidelity CFD tools.
- Run simulations on high-performance computing platforms, including cloud and on-premises HPC systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate physical principles into design insights.
- Mentor junior engineers and support the development of internal tools, documentation, and best practices.
Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to work onsite at our offices in Portland, OR.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field.
- Strong grounding in marine hydrodynamics, rigid body dynamics, and physics-based modeling.
- Ability to use first-principles and fundamental physics to make judgement calls on what tools are best suited to evaluate unique marine systems.
- Expert-level mastery of RANS-based CFD solvers such as OpenFOAM, Helyx, and Star-CCM.
- Proficient in CAD modeling (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Rhino) and CAD-to-CFD workflows.
- Demonstrated experience running end-to-end CFD simulations, including meshing, convergence studies, and advanced post-processing.
- Proficient in interpreting and visualizing complex CFD datasets.
- Strong background in HPC systems from a user perspective, including managing large-scale simulations.
- Working knowledge of Linux environments and scripting workflows.
- Ability to work independently to drive projects forward towards completion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits & Perks
Cash compensation of $155,000 - $185,000
Equity in the company
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (33% paid for employees, 100% for partners and dependents)
Vision insurance (100% paid for employees, partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (100% paid for long-term financial support if disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to Portland, Oregon
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