CFD Engineer

Role:

• Perform system and sub-system level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support vehicle design optimization
• Responsible for complete system simulations to ensure cooling performance & thermal management requirements are met
• Support test plan development
• Conduct validation / correlation studies of CFD results to test data
• Analysis to be performed using the ANSA/Fluent software
• Identify & develop improvements to simulation strategies, processes & toolsets
• Proactively interface with design engineers/project team throughout the development process, provide project status, and follow-up with technical recommendations
• Prepare written reports and communicate conclusions in accordance with internal department reporting standards
• Must be willing to travel to off-site locations (less than 10%), as needed.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime, as required.
• Perform other complimentary duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:
• Degree requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 6-10 years relevant experience
• Exceptional skills in fluid dynamic fundamentals/thermodynamics and heat transfer is a must.
• Must be able to manipulate & prepare models using ANSA software
• Must be able to perform CFD analysis using FLUENT software
• Proven track record of vehicle design optimization for CFD / thermal performance
• Must be familiar with using related software in Windows and Linux/Unix environments
• An ownership mindset and proactive behaviors are essential to success in this role
• Must be able to deliver analysis assignments on schedule and within budget with minimal guidance / oversight
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Able to bring a continuous improvement mindset and methodologies to the position
• Must be able to prioritize workload and communicate clearly, regularly, and proactively with internal customers
• Must be able to clearly and succinctly present technical data to a non-technical audience
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Teams.
• Background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and related software, desired.

Desired Skills:

• This position requires full-time, on-site support at our Sterling Heights office, with the potential for occasional support at our satellite locations in Warren and Troy.
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• Experience with Teamcenter and associated CAD tools (VisMockup, Creo, NX, etc.)
• Experience with optimization tools (Isight, HEEDS, etc.)
• Experience with data analysis/processing and multi-domain simulation tools such as Matlab/Simulink
• Experience with AI methods/tools relative to engineering and/or data analysis is strongly preferred.
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
• Previous experience working on Ground Combat Vehicles desired.