Principal CFD Simulation Lead | V&V Excellence

UL Solutions External Career Site; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions seeks a Principal Engineer – CFD Simulation Engineering with deep expertise in physics-based modeling and CFD, including turbulence modeling and multiphase flows. The role focuses on advancing simulation credibility through V&V and applying advanced methods to safety-critical engineering problems.

The candidate will drive technical excellence and consistency in simulation methodologies across global teams, including product safety, certification, and design validation efforts.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in physics-based modeling and CFD simulation.
• Strong background in applying advanced simulation methods to complex engineering problems.
• Experience driving technical excellence in simulation across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical excellence, consistency, and engineering quality in simulation methodologies across global teams.
• Apply industry-standard V&V frameworks to ensure model credibility and reliability.
• Provide expert guidance on CFD-based design validation and failure investigation.

Skills

CFD

Turbulence modeling

Multiphase flows

Electronic cooling

Fire & explosion modeling

Battery thermal runaway

Physics-based modeling

Simulation V&V

Job description

UL Solutions seeks a Principal Engineer – CFD Simulation Engineering with deep expertise in physics-based modeling and CFD, including turbulence modeling and multiphase flows. The role focuses on advancing simulation credibility through V&V and applying advanced methods to safety-critical engineering problems.

The candidate will drive technical excellence and consistency in simulation methodologies across global teams, including product safety, certification, and design validation efforts.