Remote CFD Engineer: Aerodynamics & Fluid Dynamics Expert

YO AI Labs; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced CFD Engineer (contractor) to tackle complex CFD problems in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and turbulence modeling using industry tools.

You will perform simulations, generate meshes, configure solvers and boundary conditions, analyze results, and document findings while providing clear engineering feedback to the team. This role demands strong communication in English and the ability to validate and explain methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on CFD experience.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, Navier-Stokes equations, and turbulence modeling.
• Experience with tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, or similar
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate CFD simulations involving fluid flow, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and turbulence.
• Work on mesh generation, solver setup, boundary conditions, and convergence analysis.
• Analyze and troubleshoot CFD simulation results.
• Apply verification and validation best practices.
• Review technical solutions for accuracy and engineering quality.
• Clearly document technical findings and provide engineering feedback.

Skills

CFD expertise

Analytical problem-solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Eng

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

OpenFOAM

COMSOL

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced CFD Engineer (contractor) to tackle complex CFD problems in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and turbulence modeling using industry tools.

You will perform simulations, generate meshes, configure solvers and boundary conditions, analyze results, and document findings while providing clear engineering feedback to the team. This role demands strong communication in English and the ability to validate and explain methods.