Fluid Dynamicist — Fast Hydrodynamics & Fleet Modeling

Panthalassa; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Panthalassa in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Fluid Dynamicist to develop and apply advanced hydrodynamics models that support the design and optimization of renewable energy systems. This role involves collaboration with various teams and requires strong proficiency in Python, a solid foundation in fluid mechanics, and the ability to conduct numerical modeling. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $175,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, flexible paid time off, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics and physics‑based modeling.
• Proficiency in Python for scientific computing.
• Experience with numerical modeling and engineering software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply fast‑running hydrodynamics models for optimization.
• Collaborate with teams for modeling and simulation issues.
• Run analyses using metocean data and visualize results.
• Write clear documentation and reports.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Marine hydrodynamics

Python programming

Numerical modeling

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

OrcaFlex

Linux

Git

Job description

Panthalassa in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Fluid Dynamicist to develop and apply advanced hydrodynamics models that support the design and optimization of renewable energy systems. This role involves collaboration with various teams and requires strong proficiency in Python, a solid foundation in fluid mechanics, and the ability to conduct numerical modeling. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $175,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, flexible paid time off, and relocation assistance.