Senior Staff Engineer (CFD) - Location : Flexible

Simu Tech Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

SimuTech Group is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer to apply advanced CFD tools to engineering challenges. The role involves technical consultation, training, and support, contributing to customer satisfaction and business growth. Ideal candidates possess strong engineering backgrounds and exceptional communication skills, with the opportunity to work on high-impact projects.

Benefits

Unmatched Health Coverage

Complete Dental & Vision Benefits

Access to Wellness Programs

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k Plan with employer match

Paid time off

Referral program

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional engineering experience.
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and numerical methods.
• Excellent customer-facing presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers for consulting, training, and support.
• Deliver software demos and analyze customer needs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for end-users.

Skills

Technical Acumen

Customer-Centered Mindset

Autonomous Drive

Strategic Thinking

Clear Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

CFX

Job description

Advance Innovation. Deliver Expertise. Solve Complex Problems.

Are you a technically curious problem-solver who thrives on applying theory to real-world engineering challenges? Do you enjoy using simulation tools to push the boundaries of design, performance, and insight? If you're passionate about fluid dynamics and motivated by the opportunity to shape outcomes—not just solve problems—this role was built for you.

The Benefits of Being Part of Our Team

• Unmatched Health Coverage : Zero-cost in-network medical care with no premiums, deductibles, or copays for you and your family.
• Complete Dental & Vision Benefits : 100% premium coverage for dental and vision insurance.
• Wellness Programs Tailored to You : Access free workouts, personalized training sessions, nutritional counseling, mindfulness programs, stress management, and more with our corporate wellness coach.

What Makes This Role Great?

• Be a trusted technical partner – Collaborate directly with customers to deliver consulting, training, and support that drives product adoption and long-term success.
• Grow your influence – Deliver impactful training, mentor peers, and shape conversations that guide design and purchasing decisions.
• Lead high-impact projects – Apply advanced CFD tools to solve challenging problems and support industry-leading clients in achieving their performance goals.
• Bridge theory and application – Translate technical expertise into real-world value across heat transfer, turbulence, multiphase flows, or aerodynamics.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of physics, modeling, and business value. Whether you’re solving fluid dynamics problems or delivering clear, strategic insights to clients, your technical leadership will directly contribute to customer satisfaction and business growth.

• Work with Account Managers to assess customer needs
• Deliver software demos and technical presentations
• Provide input on solution recommendations during the sales cycle
• Analyze customer workflows, business needs, and infrastructure to recommend well-suited solutions.
• Partner with the Account Manager to develop strategies that support growth and long-term engagement

Technical Support

• Provide support to end-users of Ansys Fluent and CFX via phone, email, or in person
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure timely resolution
• Collaborate with support managers to uphold service excellence

Consulting

• Scope, quote, and perform projects based on customer requirements including meshing, assigning boundary conditions, solving, and post-processing
• Deliver technical reports and other documentation as requested

Technical Training

• Deliver Ansys training online, on-site, and at SimuTech offices
• Tailor sessions to user skill level and application focus
• Support customer enablement through ongoing learning opportunities

What You’ll Bring

• Technical Acumen & Focus : You enjoy diving deep into engineering challenges and applying Ansys tools to unlock innovation.
• Customer-Centered Mindset : You build credibility through trust, responsiveness, and consistent follow through.
• Autonomous Drive : You’re proactive, self-directed, and invested in high-quality results.
• Strategic Thinking : You’re comfortable navigating both technical detail and broader business context.
• Clear Communication : You value precision in your writing and speaking, especially when translating complex concepts into actionable insight.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred)
• 5-8 years of professional engineering experience
• Expertise in ANSYS Fluent, CFX, or other CFD tools
• Excellent customer-facing presentation and communication skills
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and numerical methods

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of how CFD tools are used in various industries as well as the ability to understand, represent and effectively communicate technical activities within customer accounts
• Experience in specialized domains such as multiphase flow, turbomachinery, or combustion
• Prior technical software pre-sales or consulting experience
• Eligible for (or willing to pursue) Canadian Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) licensure

AdditionalBenefits :

• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Limited Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Pay range : $92,000 – $121,000 Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location)

Take the Next Step

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your skills, creativity, and ambition will be celebrated. Apply today to become a key player in SimuTech Group’s mission to revolutionize the engineering industry.

SimuTech Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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