CFD & Thermal Simulation Engineer — Data Center Focus

Peraton; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior CFD Engineer to perform CFD and thermal simulations in data center environments, evaluating airflow, cooling, and temperature distributions.

You will author reports, optimize containment and cooling configurations, and integrate DCIM sensor inputs with BMS telemetry. Collaboration with the Senior CFD Engineer on portfolio-level analyses will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 5+ years of CFD or thermal modeling experience.
• Master's, Ph.D. substitutions permitted per framework to account for years of experience; alternative educational path accepted.
• Proficiency with TileFlow or equivalent CFD software required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD and thermal simulations to evaluate airflow, cooling, temperature distribution, and equipment operating conditions within data center environments.
• Author simulation reports and recommend containment, tile, and cooling configuration adjustments.
• Integrate DCIM sensor and BMS telemetry inputs into modeling scenarios.
• Support the Senior CFD Engineer on portfolio-level thermal analyses and design reviews.

Skills

CFD modeling

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Master's degree substitutes ~2 years experience

Ph.D. substitutes ~5 years experience

Associate's degree + 2 years acceptable

Tools

TileFlow

6SigmaDC/Future Facilities

AutoCAD

MS Visio

SketchUp

Nlyte DCIM

Job description

Peraton in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior CFD Engineer to perform CFD and thermal simulations in data center environments, evaluating airflow, cooling, and temperature distributions.

You will author reports, optimize containment and cooling configurations, and integrate DCIM sensor inputs with BMS telemetry. Collaboration with the Senior CFD Engineer on portfolio-level analyses will be essential.