CFD Engineer III — Aerospace & Defense

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

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Job summary

Aurex is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD Engineer to perform advanced modeling and simulation supporting aerospace and defense applications. This role will lead CFD analyses involving fluid flow, heat transfer and multiphase systems, translating complex physical problems into accurate computational models and actionable engineering recommendations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering, 5 years of relevant experience, and hands-on use of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with focus on fluid mechanics or thermodynamics.
• 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, CFX, STAR-CCM or OpenFOAM.
• Strong understanding of turbulence modeling, heat transfer and boundary conditions.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks and preparing geometry for simulation.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex simulation results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFD simulations involving fluid flow, heat transfer and multiphase systems.
• Translate problems into accurate computational models: geometry, mesh, BCs, solver setup.
• Collaborate with design engineers to integrate CFD into CAD models and mechanical designs.
• Validate simulations with experimental data, wind tunnel testing, or field data.
• Evaluate and optimize designs for performance, manufacturability and standards.
• Document methodologies and results in clear technical reports.

Skills

CFD software

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

SolidWorks

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

High Performance Computing

Job description

Aurex is seeking an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD Engineer to perform advanced modeling and simulation supporting aerospace and defense applications. This role will lead CFD analyses involving fluid flow, heat transfer and multiphase systems, translating complex physical problems into accurate computational models and actionable engineering recommendations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering, 5 years of relevant experience, and hands-on use of