Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crossing Hurdles is seeking a contract CFD Engineer to evaluate and solve advanced computational fluid dynamics challenges and assess AI-generated technical responses. The role involves applying engineering judgment, troubleshooting simulations, validating fluid-dynamics analyses, documenting feedback, and collaborating remotely with technical experts.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and solve advanced CFD challenges involving mesh generation, turbulence modeling, multiphase flow, heat transfer, and solver configuration
- Review and assess AI-generated technical responses for correctness, accuracy, and engineering integrity
- Apply practical engineering judgment to simulation scenarios and theoretical fluid-dynamics questions
- Analyze and troubleshoot CFD problems using best practices such as mesh independence, turbulence model selection, boundary-condition specification, and convergence analysis
- Contribute domain expertise to refine and inform the reasoning capabilities of AI in computational fluid dynamics
- Document feedback and provide clear written and verbal explanations that enhance AI learning and performance
- Collaborate remotely within a distributed network of technical experts and project participants
Skills
- • Bachelor s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on fluid dynamics or thermofluids; or equivalent practical experience in CFD
- • Have strong relevant experience conducting and validating CFD simulations, including mesh generation, solver setup, turbulence modeling, multiphase/heat-transfer analysis, or post-processing
- • Deep understanding of Navier-Stokes equations, turbulence modeling (RANS, LES, DES), meshing strategies, boundary-condition specification, and verification & validation practices
- • Proven ability to analyze and validate fluid flow, heat-transfer, and multiphysics problems using CFD tools, cross-referencing with experimental or analytical data
- • Familiarity with relevant standards and practices (e.g., ASME V&V 20, AIAA CFD verification & validation, ITTC procedures)
- • Excellent English proficiency with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- • Experience with CFD software (such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, or Converge) is a strong plus
Benefits
- Remote work
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