Computational Fluid Dynamics Expert
Rondo EnergyAlameda, California
Full Time
Posted December 9, 2024
$140k - $175k
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Job Description
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Expert at Rondo Energy will develop and optimize large-scale CFD models to enhance thermal and heat transfer modeling for industrial heat applications, contributing to the company's mission of reducing global CO2 emissions through innovative heat battery technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop large-scale CFD models for thermal and fluid flow systems
- Ensure model integrity and accuracy with poor-quality CAD models
- Simulate interactions between fluid flow and solid structures in thermal systems
- Analyze and interpret simulation results to optimize heat transfer components
- Generate documentation and communicate findings to stakeholders
- Define tests and test plans for validation datasets
- Use data to validate CFD models
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in CFD modeling, with a proven ability to create and validate large-scale models
- Strong expertise in conjugate heat transfer and multi-physics simulations
- Proficiency in handling complex geometries and poor-quality CAD models to build effective simulation setups
- 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
- This role necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ 3-4 days per week
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: 140,000 to 175,000 plus equity
Work schedule: On-site 3-4 days per week
Work environment perks: Supportive and inclusive workplace
Any additional benefits: Excellent benefits package
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