Senior CFD & Data Center Thermal Systems Engineer

Peraton; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior CFD Engineer to lead CFD and thermal modeling across its nationwide data center portfolio in Austin, TX. You will deliver reports, calibrate models with DCIM/BMS telemetry, and mentor mid-level engineers while collaborating with facilities and mechanical teams to implement practical cooling improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical/aerospace engineering degree with 8+ years of CFD/thermal modeling, including data center experience, and possess strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of CFD/thermal modeling experience, including data center environments.
• Education substitutions available per framework guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFD and thermal modeling studies across the data center portfolio.
• Deliver CFD reports and design recommendations for containment and cooling.
• Calibrate models against DCIM sensor and BMS telemetry.
• Mentor mid-level CFD engineers and set modeling standards.
• Partner with facilities and mechanical engineers to implement findings.

Skills

CFD / thermal modeling

Mentor engineers

Data center environments experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng or related

Master's degree substitutions (2 years)

PhD substitutions (5 years)

Tools

TileFlow

6SigmaDC / Future Facilities

AutoCAD

MS Visio

SketchUp

DCIM sensor data (Nlyte)

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior CFD Engineer to lead CFD and thermal modeling across its nationwide data center portfolio in Austin, TX. You will deliver reports, calibrate models with DCIM/BMS telemetry, and mentor mid-level engineers while collaborating with facilities and mechanical teams to implement practical cooling improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical/aerospace engineering degree with 8+ years of CFD/thermal modeling, including data center experience, and possess strong leadership