Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer
Focused Energy Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Develop and integrate advanced CFD models of the fusion chamber environment.
- Inform the design of the core reactor systems, ensuring component survivability and optimizing key processes within the chamber.
- Translate complex gas dynamics into reliable computational predictions.
- Develop and validate high-fidelity CFD models of the fusion chamber covering various gas dynamics.
- Design and execute CFD simulations to optimize design parameters.
- Work with mechanical, thermal, and target injection teams to integrate CFD results into the reactor design framework.
- Develop meshing tools, HPC workflows, and visualization tools for scalable and efficient CFD simulations.
- Define necessary model improvements and validation activities for reactor gas dynamics and thermal management.
- Manage external research collaborations for CFD model validation and flow physics studies.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field with a strong focus on CFD.
- Proven expertise (5+ years post-degree or equivalent experience) in developing, validating, and applying CFD models for complex, transient, or reacting flow problems.
- Strong proficiency with commercial or open-source CFD software packages (e.g., Fluent, OpenFOAM, etc.).
- Experience with HPC environments and developing scalable simulation workflows.
- Proficiency in programming/scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++) for automation, meshing, and post-processing.
- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to multidisciplinary teams.
- Preferred: Direct experience with hybrid flow regimes (e.g., combining Navier-Stokes and DSMC) or high-temperature gas dynamics.
- Experience in fusion energy, shock physics, or multi-physics coupling.
- Familiarity with systems engineering and verification/validation processes for computational models.
Benefits
- Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.
- Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.
- Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges and shaping the future of our company.
- Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.
- Flexibility: We believe work should adapt to your life—not the other way around. That’s why we offer a hybrid setup, giving you the freedom to work from our office while also enjoying the flexibility to work from home when it suits you.
- Equipment: Choose between a state-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptop. In addition, you will receive a keyboard, mouse and headset so you are fully equipped from day 1.
- Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding, encourage collaboration, and build a strong, supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments, share ideas, and have fun together, both in and outside of the workplace.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
CFD modelinggas dynamicshigh-fidelity simulationsmodel validationprogrammingscriptingmeshing toolsHPC workflowstransient flow problemsreacting flow problems
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationtechnical articulationproblem-solvingteamwork