A CFD Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing thermal and fluid flow models to enhance the performance of Rondo Energy's heat batteries, supporting the company's mission to reduce global CO₂ emissions through advanced heat transfer simulations and analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize CFD models for thermal and fluid flow systems across various scales
Ensure accuracy and integrity of models despite challenges with poor-quality CAD geometries
Apply conjugate heat transfer modeling to simulate interactions between fluids and solids
Analyze simulation results to provide insights and recommendations for design optimization
Document findings and communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Define tests and test plans to create validation datasets and validate CFD models
Requirements
Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, or a related field.
Experience in CFD modeling using commercial codes for real industrial applications.
Strong fundamentals in conjugated heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and numerical methods.
Experience with a range of CFD software and tools for pre-processing, meshing, and post-processing.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail in modeling and data interpretation.
The role necessitates being on-site at Rondo Energy's Alameda HQ 4-5 times per week.
Benefits & Perks
Annual salary range of $110,000 to $135,000
On-site work at Alameda HQ 4-5 times per week
Eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits
Additional compensation in the form of equity
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