Remote CFD Engineer — Aero & Fluid Dynamics Expert

YO AI Labs; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced CFD Engineer for a remote contracting role in the United States. You will conduct CFD simulations of fluid flow, aerodynamics, and heat transfer, develop meshes, set up solvers, apply boundary conditions, and evaluate convergence.

The position requires 3+ years of hands-on CFD experience, strong knowledge of fluid dynamics and turbulence modeling, and proficiency with tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, and COMSOL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on CFD experience.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, Navier–Stokes, and turbulence modeling.
• Experience with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, COMSOL or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate CFD simulations of fluid flow, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and turbulence.
• Mesh generation, solver setup, boundary conditions, and convergence analysis.
• Analyze and troubleshoot CFD results.
• Apply verification and validation best practices.
• Review technical solutions for accuracy and engineering quality.
• Document findings clearly and provide engineering feedback.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Aerodynamics

CFD analysis

English communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

OpenFOAM

COMSOL

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced CFD Engineer for a remote contracting role in the United States. You will conduct CFD simulations of fluid flow, aerodynamics, and heat transfer, develop meshes, set up solvers, apply boundary conditions, and evaluate convergence.

The position requires 3+ years of hands-on CFD experience, strong knowledge of fluid dynamics and turbulence modeling, and proficiency with tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, and COMSOL.