External Job Posting Title Sr Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) / Simulation Engineer

Peraton; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior CFD Engineer to lead CFD and thermal modeling across its nationwide data center portfolio in Austin, TX. You will deliver reports, calibrate models with DCIM/BMS telemetry, and mentor mid-level engineers while collaborating with facilities and mechanical teams to implement practical cooling improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical/aerospace engineering degree with 8+ years of CFD/thermal modeling, including data center experience, and possess strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of CFD/thermal modeling experience, including data center environments.
• Education substitutions available per framework guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFD and thermal modeling studies across the data center portfolio.
• Deliver CFD reports and design recommendations for containment and cooling.
• Calibrate models against DCIM sensor and BMS telemetry.
• Mentor mid-level CFD engineers and set modeling standards.
• Partner with facilities and mechanical engineers to implement findings.

Skills

CFD / thermal modeling

Mentor engineers

Data center environments experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng or related

Master's degree substitutions (2 years)

PhD substitutions (5 years)

Tools

TileFlow

6SigmaDC / Future Facilities

AutoCAD

MS Visio

SketchUp

DCIM sensor data (Nlyte)

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mission to deliver timely, reliable care and benefits to America's Veterans by engineering, operating, and modernizing a nationwide data center portfolio. Our team runs enterprise and regional data centers, telecommunications spaces, and secure network connections that host the systems Veterans depend on — from claims processing and pharmacy fulfillment to appointment scheduling and benefits delivery. We provide full-lifecycle data center and cloud engineering, 24×7×365 operations and monitoring, DCIM platform administration, analytics, and facility infrastructure reporting. If you want your engineering, operations, or analytics work to matter to someone, this is where it does.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermal modeling studies to characterize airflow, cooling performance, capacity, and energy efficiency across the data center portfolio.
• Deliver CFD simulation reports and design recommendations for containment, tile layout, aisle configuration, and cooling infrastructure improvements.
• Calibrate models against DCIM sensor and BMS telemetry; validate accuracy against real-world conditions.
• Mentor mid-level CFD engineers; establish modeling standards and quality gates for the team.
• Partner with critical facilities and mechanical engineers to translate simulation findings into implementable interventions.

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Requirements

• Currently possess or be able to obtain VA Public Trust — High Risk (BI High) / Tier 4 background investigation.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; 8+years of CFD / thermal modeling experience, including data center environments.
• Education substitutions (per Peraton Career & Compensation Framework): Master's degree substitutes ~2 years of required experience; Ph.D. substitutes ~5 years of required experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience is acceptable (Associate's degree + 2 additional years also accepted for equivalent professional levels).
• Hands‑on expertise with TileFlow or an equivalent data center CFD package.

Desired Skills, Tools & Certifications

• Tools: Innovative Research TileFlow (primary CFD), 6SigmaDC / Future Facilities (alternate), AutoCAD, MS Visio, SketchUp, and DCIM sensor data (Nlyte).
• Processes: ITIL v4 service management, SAFe Agile / Scrum for iterative delivery, NIST 800-53 / RMF, ISO 27001, TIA-942, ASHRAE TC 9.9, VA CRISP alignment, NFPA 70/70E, and OSHA safety practices.; ASHRAE TC 9.9 datacom envelopes; Green Grid PUE methodology.
• Certifications (desirable): PE (Mechanical), EPI CDCP/CDCS, ASHRAE Datacom certificate, LEED AP.

Work location: Austin, TX

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.