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Freelance Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd Engineer Jobs

The Pennsylvania State University

The CFD Division Head will lead a premier group of approximately fifteen of engineers and research ... Lead technical developments and improvements in field of Computational Fluid Dynamics including but ...

Stratolaunch

CFD Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site +1

To support these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer (Level II or Senior level) to join our advanced hypersonic design team. In this role, you will support ...

Holtec International

CFD Engineer Specialist

Camden, NJ · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Develop new and innovative Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations related to nuclear power ... Programming skills in Python, C++, or Java for automation and post-processing * Excellent ...

Holtec International

CFD Engineer Specialist

Camden, NJ · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Develop new and innovative Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations related to nuclear power ... Programming skills in Python, C++, or Java for automation and post-processing * Excellent ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance computational fluid dynamics cfd engineer in the United States is $93,015.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectFreelance Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required credentialsEngineering degree, CFD certifications (e.g., ANSYS, OpenFOAM)Engineering degree, relevant certifications depending on specialization
Work environmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteCompany or industry-specific, often full-time
Industry usageEngineering consulting, product design, aerospace, automotiveManufacturing, design, R&D, maintenance

Freelance Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd Engineers focus on specialized CFD analysis on a project basis, often working independently across various industries. Mechanical Engineers have broader roles in design, manufacturing, and maintenance within organizations. While both require engineering credentials, CFD engineers emphasize fluid dynamics simulations, whereas mechanical engineers cover a wider range of mechanical systems.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Fluid Dynamics, Physical AI, and Biomedical Robotics

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Johns Hopkins University rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to help develop a state-of-the-art digital twin in biofluid dynamics. This position lies at the intersection of Physical AI, high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and advanced biomedical robotics.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of two key components of our virtual testbed:
  1. Computational Fluid Dynamics for Blood Flow Simulation
  2. Biomechanical Simulation of Device-Tissue Interaction

Together, these capabilities will support the high-throughput, low-latency simulation environment required for training foundation models and embodied AI systems for next-generation endovascular robotic platforms in neurosurgery.
Core Responsibilities
  • Advance Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI):
    Develop and expand our GPU-native, sharp-interface immersed boundary CFD framework to enable near-real-time, multi-GPU simulations of device-flow-clot-wall interactions under physiologically realistic pulsatile flow conditions.
  • Multi-Physics Coupling:
    Bridge hemodynamics and tissue mechanics by implementing a lightweight coupling interface that supports bidirectional force exchange and geometric constraint handling between asynchronous solvers.

Qualifications
Required Qualificatons
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) modeling.
  • Strong background in High-Performance Computing (HPC), including GPU-native solver development (e.g., CUDA) and parallel computing.

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate - e.g., years in rank, training, field, discipline, other work experience, and other similar factors; geographic location; internal equity; external market conditions; and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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