Aerospace CFD Lead Engineer - Multiphase Flow

Aurex; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III specialized in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to lead advanced modeling for aerospace and defense programs. You will translate complex problems into accurate CFD models of fluid flow and heat transfer to guide design decisions.

Requirements include 5+ years of CFD experience, a degree in mechanical engineering, and hands-on use of ANSYS Fluent/CFX, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM; SolidWorks CAD; and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in CFD.
• Hands-on experience with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, CFX, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM.
• Strong turbulence modeling, heat transfer, and boundary condition knowledge.
• Proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks for simulation geometry.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFD simulations involving fluid flow, heat transfer, and multiphase systems.
• Translate complex problems into computational models for CAD integration.
• Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate CFD analyses into mechanical designs.
• Validate simulations with experimental data, wind tunnel testing, or field measurements.
• Document methodologies and engineering recommendations in technical reports.

Skills

CFD modeling

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

ANSYS CFX

STAR-CCM+

OpenFOAM

SolidWorks

Job description

Aurex in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III specialized in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to lead advanced modeling for aerospace and defense programs. You will translate complex problems into accurate CFD models of fluid flow and heat transfer to guide design decisions.

Requirements include 5+ years of CFD experience, a degree in mechanical engineering, and hands-on use of ANSYS Fluent/CFX, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM; SolidWorks CAD; and strong communication skills.