About this role
Problem solvers and builders who enjoy collaborating directly with customers to create practical engineering solutions will thrive in this environment. PhysicsX builds physics AI software designed to accelerate hardware innovation and transform industrial manufacturing across sectors like aerospace, automotive, and energy.
As a CFD Engineer within the delivery team in New York, the person hired will construct high-fidelity simulations, automate workflows, and generate training datasets for machine learning models while working alongside data scientists and machine learning engineers.
What you will do
- Build simulation models ranging from geometry clean-up and meshing to execution and post-processing for simple to moderately complex cases.
- Adapt parametric CAD models and contribute to simulation pipeline automation for design optimization and DoE studies.
- Support customer-facing work by preparing and presenting results under the direction of senior colleagues.
- Work at the intersection of CAE and data science to generate simulation datasets for training machine learning models.
- Utilize cloud platforms and on-premise HPC resources to run simulations while applying smarter meshing choices to improve performance.
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration within the Simulation Engineering guild by sharing knowledge and documenting processes.
What you need
- Bring a growing foundation in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and multiphase modeling.
- Apply core engineering principles to real-world problems under the guidance of senior colleagues.
- Possess working knowledge of at least one major simulation tool such as Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or Fluent.
- Demonstrate comfort using built-in automation features to support scalable workflows.
- Be available to work from the central New York office two to three days per week.
Nice to have
- Exposure to parametric CAD modeling using NX or CATIA
- Coding experience in Python or Java
- Demonstrated ability to pick up new tools and languages quickly
Benefits
- Equity options
- 25 days of Annual Leave plus Public Holidays
- Personal development support
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work or office policy for this role?
This role is based in New York, working 2-3 days per week in the central office.
What tools and software will I be using?
You will use working knowledge of at least one tool such as Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or Fluent, alongside exposure to parametric CAD modeling like NX or CATIA, Python or Java, and the Flux cloud platform.
What growth opportunities are available in this role?
As the role evolves, there are opportunities for growth as an Individual Contributor or a Team Lead, especially if you are driven to take ownership of more complex projects.
Will there be travel required for this position?
You will travel occasionally to Europe, Asia, and Oceania to support customer engagements alongside senior colleagues, with the expectation that this will increase as you build independence.