Remote CFD Engineer – Aerodynamics & Simulations

YO AI Labs; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced CFD Engineer for remote, contracted work. The role focuses on computational fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and fluid-flow simulations, requiring strong technical analysis and clear communication of complex CFD problems.

The candidate will perform CFD studies, handle mesh generation and boundary conditions, and ensure convergence and verification practices are followed. Strong English communication is essential.

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.

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

Fluid dynamics

Aerodynamics

Navier–Stokes

Turbulence modeling

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 for remote, contracted work. The role focuses on computational fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and fluid-flow simulations, requiring strong technical analysis and clear communication of complex CFD problems.

The candidate will perform CFD studies, handle mesh generation and boundary conditions, and ensure convergence and verification practices are followed. Strong English communication is essential.