Remote CFD Engineer — Turbulence & Aerodynamics

YO AI Labs; Maryland; Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced CFD Engineer for remote contract work on high-fidelity simulations in aerodynamics and heat transfer. The role demands strong analytical skills to analyze, validate, and explain complex CFD problems.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering and 3+ years of CFD experience, with proficiency in ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM or COMSOL.

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced CFD Engineer for remote contract work on high-fidelity simulations in aerodynamics and heat transfer. The role demands strong analytical skills to analyze, validate, and explain complex CFD problems.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering and 3+ years of CFD experience, with proficiency in ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM or COMSOL.