CFD Engineer – Thermal Systems / Turbomachinery

Cyient; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient in Irvine, CA is seeking a CFD engineer to develop and optimize CFD models for various mechanical components. You will conduct mesh generation, model setup, solution monitoring, and post-processing to support design decisions.

The role requires hands-on CFD experience across tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, CFX, or OpenFOAM, with a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering. Collaboration with design, FEA, and testing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Hands-on CFD modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop CFD models for compressors, turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, ducts.
• Conduct mesh generation, model setup, solution monitoring, and post-processing.
• Perform CFD simulations for internal and external fluid flow applications.
• Support design optimization through CFD-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with design, FEA, and testing engineers during product development.

Skills

CFD

Mesh generation

Post-processing

Design optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Industrial/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

CFX

OpenFOAM

Job description

• Develop CFD models for compressors, turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, ducts, and Conduct mesh generation, model setup, solution monitoring, and post-processing.
• Perform CFD simulations for internal and external fluid flow applications.
• Support design optimization through CFD-based recommendations.
• Work closely with design, FEA, and testing engineers during product development.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, CFX, or OpenFOAM.
• Bachelor / Master's degree in Mechanical or Industrial or Aerospace Engineering.