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CFD Engineer

PhysicsXPerth, AustraliaDelivery
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid · 3+ yrs
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

PhysicsX is seeking a CFD Engineer to join its team in Perth, Australia, focusing on delivering advanced computational fluid dynamics solutions for industrial applications. This position is well-suited for an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in fluid mechanics who enjoys collaborating directly with customers to build simulation models.

Role Overview

The CFD Engineer position at PhysicsX involves building and automating complex simulation workflows to support AI-driven engineering tools. Working out of Perth, Australia, the professional in this role collaborates with machine learning engineers and data scientists to solve difficult industrial challenges across aerospace, automotive, materials, and energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Independently build multi-physics models spanning geometry cleanup, meshing, simulation, post-processing, and experimental data integration.
Create parametric Computer-Aided Design models linked with simulation automation pipelines for design optimization and Design of Experiments studies.
Collaborate with clients on-site to address complex engineering problems, present results clearly, and maintain a balance between accuracy and schedule constraints.
Interface between computer-aided engineering and data science to produce simulation datasets for training machine learning and deep learning models.
Utilize cloud simulation platforms and high-performance computing resources to accelerate high-fidelity modeling and achieve performance gains.
Travel globally for up to two to three weeks per quarter to work alongside customers on-site.

Requirements

Three to five years of commercial, non-research industry experience following a Master's degree or PhD.
Deep expertise in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and multiphase modeling applied to real-world scenarios.
High proficiency in at least one industry-standard computational fluid dynamics tool including Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or Fluent.
Ability to set up simulations independently, interpret complex results, and apply sound engineering judgment.

Nice to Have

Experience with parametric CAD modeling using NX or CATIA.
Coding proficiency in Python or Java, or the demonstrated ability to learn programming languages quickly.

Skills and Tools

Star-CCM+
OpenFOAM
Fluent
NX
CATIA
Python
Java

About the Company

PhysicsX is a physics AI company operating in the industrial sector, headquartered in the United Kingdom with locations including London, New York, Singapore, and the Bay Area. The organization builds simulation software to accelerate hardware innovation and partners with leading organizations across aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductors, materials, and energy and renewables.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Star-CCM+OpenFOAMFluentNXCATIAPythonJavaDeep LearningMachine Learning

Questions candidates ask

What location is this role based in?

This position is based in Perth, Australia.

How much experience is required for this position?

The role requires 3 to 5 years of commercial, non-research industry experience obtained after completing a Master's degree or PhD.

What software proficiency is needed for the role?

Candidates must be highly proficient in at least one of Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or Fluent.

Is travel required for this job?

Yes, the role requires global travel to North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania for up to 2 to 3 weeks per quarter to work with customers on-site.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official PhysicsX careers page.

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