Senior CFD Engineer: Advanced Thermal & HVAC Analysis

BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.); Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.) is seeking a Staff Engineer to advance CFD and thermal analyses for external heat rejection equipment. The role emphasizes independent work, rigorous modeling standards, and clear communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include leading CFD studies, developing analytical standards, and applying non-CFD methods when appropriate to support decision making and product guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• 8+ years of experience in HVAC with 5+ years performing complex CFD analyses for external flow or HVAC applications.
• Ability to work independently and communicate complex results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD analyses to support customer heat rejection site evaluations and related studies.
• Define assumptions, boundary conditions, and success criteria from customer requests.
• Evaluate airflow distribution, unit interactions, and effects of layout, wind, and surroundings on performance.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate adverse effects on thermal performance and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

CFD analysis

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.) is seeking a Staff Engineer to advance CFD and thermal analyses for external heat rejection equipment. The role emphasizes independent work, rigorous modeling standards, and clear communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include leading CFD studies, developing analytical standards, and applying non-CFD methods when appropriate to support decision making and product guidance.