CFD Modeling & Simulation Scientist — Medical Devices (Hybrid)

W. L. Gore & Associates; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates seeks a Modeling & Simulation Scientist to apply CFD expertise in medical device design, development, and optimization. You will model cardiovascular hemodynamics, support product innovation, and assist regulatory submissions through simulation-driven insights.

The role involves hybrid work at Gore facilities in Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona, with cross‑functional collaboration and data‑driven approaches to accelerate virtual testing and design iterations.

Qualifications

• MS in mechanical or biomedical engineering with at least 5 years in CFD analysis.
• Experience with CFD software Fluent, Star CCM, COMSOL or equivalent with pre/post‑processing tools.
• Experience in cardiovascular hemodynamics.
• Scripting/programming skills (Python, MATLAB) for automation and data processing.
• Experience creating user‑defined functions; AI/ML experience.
• SolidWorks proficiency for solid modeling.
• Ability to manage multiple simulations and collaborate across disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support in medical product design, optimization and new product development.
• Perform CFD/FSI modeling of transient flow, species transport, porous jumps, multiphase flow, mass transport and heat transfer analyses.
• Verify and validate computational analyses.
• Develop data driven modeling using AI/ML and PINNs techniques.
• Document and communicate results through technical reports and presentations.
• Review and provide feedback on modeling approaches and analyses.
• Support improvement of modeling workflows, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

CFD analysis experience

Python

MATLAB scripting

AI/ML experience

SolidWorks proficiency

Technical communication

Project management across simulations

Cardiovascular hemodynamics knowledge

Automation/data processing

Ability to travel

Education

Master of Science in mechanical or biomedical engineering

Tools

Fluent

Star CCM

COMSOL

Job description

W. L. Gore & Associates seeks a Modeling & Simulation Scientist to apply CFD expertise in medical device design, development, and optimization. You will model cardiovascular hemodynamics, support product innovation, and assist regulatory submissions through simulation-driven insights.

The role involves hybrid work at Gore facilities in Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona, with cross‑functional collaboration and data‑driven approaches to accelerate virtual testing and design iterations.