CFD Engineer - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced CFD Engineer to tackle complex simulations across aerodynamics, heat transfer, and turbulence. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, validation, and clear engineering communication for remote projects.

You will work with leading CFD tools, generate meshes, set up solvers, and document findings while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure engineering quality.

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.
• Experience with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or COMSOL.

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

Fluid dynamics

Turbulence modeling

Heat transfer

Navier-Stokes equations

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical 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.