Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer

Advantage Technical; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,692 - 114,926; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing agency is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer to join their team in Sterling Heights, MI. The role involves system simulations for military vehicle design optimization, ensuring thermal management and performance while utilizing tools like ANSA and FLUENT. Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in fluid dynamics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. This opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate and flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years relevant experience.
• Exceptional skills in fluid dynamic fundamentals/thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Proficient in manipulating models using ANSA software.
• Experience in performing CFD analysis using FLUENT software.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD system and sub-system analyses for vehicle design optimization.
• Ensure cooling performance & thermal management requirements are met.
• Act as a technical leader and coordinate design efforts across platforms.
• Conduct validation/correlation studies of CFD results to test data.

Skills

Fluid dynamic fundamentals

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

ANSA software

FLUENT software

Microsoft Office applications

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSA

FLUENT

Windows

Linux

Unix

MATLAB

Simulink

Teamcenter

VisMockup

Creo

NX

Isight

HEEDS

Job description

Job Title

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer

Job Location

Sterling Heights, MI

Work Schedule

9/80 work week – Off every other Friday!

Hourly Rate

Up to $71/hr depending on experience.

Job Summary

• Come join our team! We currently have exciting possible Temp-to-Perm opportunities in Sterling Heights, MI for two Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineers with 7+ years of relevant experience in fluid dynamic fundamentals/thermodynamics and heat transfer to work on a Military Vehicle Program.

Job Description

• Perform system and sub-system level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support vehicle design optimization.
• Responsible for complete system simulations to ensure cooling performance & thermal management requirements are met.
• Act as a technical leader in coordinating design efforts across platforms.
• Conduct validation / correlation studies of CFD results to test data.
• Analysis to be performed using the ANSA/Fluent software.
• Identify & develop improvements to simulation strategies, processes & toolsets.
• Proactively interface with design engineers/project team throughout the development process, provide project status, and follow-up with technical recommendations.
• Prepare written reports and communicate conclusions in accordance with internal department reporting standards.
• Must be willing to travel to off-site locations (less than 10%), as needed.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime, as required.
• Perform other complimentary duties, as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Required

• Minimum of 7+ years relevant experience.
• Exceptional skills in fluid dynamic fundamentals/thermodynamics and heat transfer are a must.
• Must be able to manipulate & prepare models using ANSA software.
• Must be able to perform CFD analysis using FLUENT software.
• Proven track record of vehicle design optimization for CFD / thermal performance.
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space) - (Must be shorter than 6' 4” and weigh less than 260lbs).
• Must be familiar with using related software in Windows and Linux/Unix environments.
• An ownership mindset and proactive behaviors are essential to success in this role.
• Must be able to deliver analysis assignments on schedule and within budget with minimal guidance / oversight.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Able to bring a continuous improvement mindset and methodologies to the position.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and communicate clearly, regularly, and proactively with internal customers.
• Must be able to clearly and succinctly present technical data to a non-technical audience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Teams.

Preferred

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).
• Background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and related software, desired.
• Experience with Teamcenter and associated CAD tools (VisMockup, Creo, NX, etc.).
• Experience with optimization tools (Isight, HEEDS, etc.).
• Experience with data analysis/processing and multi-domain simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with AI methods/tools relative to engineering and/or data analysis is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.

Note

• Must be U.S. Citizen - Must be able to meet ITAR requirements, including US citizenship to be considered for this role.