CFD Engineer - Remote

YO AI Labs; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced CFD Engineer on a remote contract basis to tackle advanced CFD simulations, aerodynamics, and heat transfer challenges. You will set up meshes, configure solvers, and verify results across projects, delivering clear technical analyses.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on CFD experience, strong knowledge of Navier-Stokes and turbulence modeling, and proficiency with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or COMSOL. Excellent English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on CFD experience.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, Navier-Stokes equations, and turbulence modeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate CFD simulations involving fluid flow, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and turbulence.
• Work on mesh generation, solver setup, boundary conditions, and convergence analysis.
• Analyze and troubleshoot CFD simulation results.
• Apply verification and validation best practices.
• Review technical solutions for accuracy and engineering quality.
• Clearly document technical findings and provide engineering feedback.

Skills

CFD experience

Fluid dynamics

Aerodynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

OpenFOAM

COMSOL

Job description

CFD Engineer

Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced CFD Engineers to work on projects involving computational fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and fluid-flow simulations. The role requires strong technical expertise and the ability to analyze, validate, and explain complex CFD problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate CFD simulations involving fluid flow, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and turbulence.
• Work on mesh generation, solver setup, boundary conditions, and convergence analysis.
• Analyze and troubleshoot CFD simulation results.
• Apply verification and validation best practices.
• Review technical solutions for accuracy and engineering quality.
• Clearly document technical findings and provide engineering feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on CFD experience.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, Navier-Stokes equations, and turbulence modeling.
• Experience with tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and English communication skills.