Design Engineer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Indonesia; Remote; IDR 180,000,000 - 340,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a CFD engineer to tackle advanced CFD challenges, including mesh generation, turbulence modeling, and heat transfer, while reviewing AI-generated responses for accuracy. You will apply engineering judgment across multiphysics problems and document insights for continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration within a distributed network of technical experts, with strong emphasis on verification, validation, and clear technical communication in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree or higher inMechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Engineering with CFD focus or equivalent experience.
• Experience conducting and validating CFD simulations including mesh generation and solver setup.
• Deep understanding of turbulence modeling (RANS/LES/DES) and boundary conditions.
• Ability to analyze CFD results against experimental or analytical data.
• Familiarity with ASME V&V 20, ITTC or similar CFD verification practices.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and solve advanced CFD challenges including mesh generation and turbulence modeling.
• Review AI-generated technical responses for accuracy and engineering integrity.
• Apply engineering judgment to simulation scenarios and fluid-dynamics questions.
• Analyze CFD problems using best practices such as mesh independence and convergence analysis.
• Contribute domain expertise to refine AI reasoning in CFD contexts.
• Document feedback with clear written and verbal explanations.

Skills

CFD simulations

Mesh generation

Turbulence modeling

Multiphase flow

Heat transfer

Solver configuration

Verification & validation

Navier-Stokes

Post-processing

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field with CFD focus

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

OpenFOAM

COMSOL

Converge

Job description

• Evaluate and solve advanced CFD challenges involving mesh generation, turbulence modeling, multiphase flow, heat transfer, and solver configuration.
• Review and assess AI-generated technical responses for correctness, accuracy, and engineering integrity.
• Apply practical engineering judgment to simulation scenarios and theoretical fluid-dynamics questions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot CFD problems using best practices such as mesh independence, turbulence model selection, boundary-condition specification, and convergence analysis.
• Contribute domain expertise to refine and inform the reasoning capabilities of AI in computational fluid dynamics.
• Document feedback and provide clear written and verbal explanations that enhance AI learning and performance.
• Collaborate remotely within a distributed network of technical experts and project participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on fluid dynamics or thermofluids; or equivalent practical experience.
• Have strong relevant experience conducting and validating CFD simulations, including mesh generation, solver setup, turbulence modeling, multiphase/heat-transfer analysis, or post-processing.
• Deep understanding of Navier-Stokes equations, turbulence modeling (RANS, LES, DES), meshing strategies, boundary-condition specification, and verification & validation practices.
• Proven ability to analyze and validate fluid flow, heat-transfer, and multiphysics problems using CFD tools, cross-referencing with experimental or analytical data.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and practices (e.g., ASME V&V 20, AIAA CFD verification & validation, ITTC procedures).
• Excellent English proficiency with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CFD software (such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, or Converge) is a strong plus.