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Detroit Engineered Products

The Senior Simulation Engineer will provide technical guidance to design teams and serve as an ... Build and exercise analytical models for internal combustion engines using commercial 3D CFD ...

JB&B

Senior Project Engineer - CFD

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$108K - $141K/yr

Founded in 1915, Jaros, Baum, & Bolles has been a pillar of engineering innovation in New York City for over a century. Specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) , JB&B has contributed ...

JB&B

Senior Project Engineer - CFD

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$109K - $142K/yr

Help engineers and clients ask better questions; bring CFD insight to the table before problems become costly to fix. * Serve as an internal technical resource and thought partner for the broader ...

Inversion

Senior Aerothermal Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

$137K - $193K/yr

As the Senior Aerothermal Environments Engineer, you will develop and database the aerothermal ... Run high-enthalpy CFD solutions at conditions anchoring the database, including flows in thermal ...

Inversion

Senior Aerothermal Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$137K - $193K/yr

As the Senior Aerothermal Environments Engineer, you will develop and database the aerothermal ... Run high-enthalpy CFD solutions at conditions anchoring the database, including flows in thermal ...

Bloom Energy

Principal Engineer - CFD/Thermal

San Jose, CA · On-site

$176K - $253K/yr

This role will report to Sr. Director, Development Engineering. Location: This position will be fully Onsite based in San Jose, CA Role and Responsibilities: * Lead and conduct CFD/Thermal studies ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior cfd engineer in the United States is $120,817.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior CFD engineer?

A Senior CFD Engineer is an experienced professional who specializes in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), using advanced simulation software to analyze and solve complex problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, and related phenomena. They are responsible for designing, conducting, and interpreting simulations to improve product designs or processes in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy. In addition to deep technical expertise, Senior CFD Engineers often mentor junior staff, lead projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal solutions.

What types of projects and industries do senior CFD engineers typically work on, and how does this diversity impact their daily responsibilities?

Senior CFD Engineers often contribute to a wide range of projects across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. This diversity means that daily tasks can vary significantly, from developing simulation models for aerodynamic analysis to optimizing thermal management systems. The role frequently involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—including design, testing, and manufacturing engineers—to integrate CFD insights into product development. As a result, Senior CFD Engineers must be adaptable and skilled at communicating technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior CFD engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior CFD Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and numerical methods, supported by a degree in engineering or a related field and several years of relevant experience. Expertise in industry-standard CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM, as well as proficiency in scripting languages (like Python or MATLAB), is vital. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills help you interpret results and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure accurate simulations, innovative solutions, and effective project delivery in complex engineering environments.
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Infographic showing various Senior Cfd Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,817 per year, or $58.1 per hour.

Computational Physics Senior Engineer 2

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

ARA
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Southwest Division (SWD) has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer/Scientist to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists. The Computational Physics Group develops code and performs computational analysis for large Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. The successful applicant will perform CFD computer simulations on local computing clusters and High Performance Computing (HPC) systems to support the development and use of these computer codes for a variety of applications such as air blast, shock tubes, explosive detonations, explosive fill analysis, high speed flows and reacting flows.
He/she will be responsible for analyzing results and making comparisons experimental data. The applicant must possess technical writing skills and be capable of presenting results at conferences and at meetings with customers.
He/she will work with a team of highly skilled engineers and scientists that leverage multidisciplinary backgrounds to provide innovative solutions to our customers. The programs impact national security and Department of Defense (DoD) mission areas. Opportunities include work in areas such as nuclear and conventional weapon effects, air blast injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), advanced energetics (enhanced explosives), and coupled fluid/structure interaction.
ARA offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) profit sharing, life and long-term disability insurance, performance bonuses, and professional development.
Education and Security Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in physics or engineering (mechanical, structural, chemical or aerospace)
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 for all degrees earned
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, which includes US citizenship

Required Skills:
  • Strong technical writing skills, and the ability to present technical material at conferences and at meetings with customers
  • Knowledge of compressible flow and shock physics
  • Capacity to work in a team environment and to cultivate business-development opportunities, writing whitepapers and proposals
  • Initiative to work with little supervision and set/achieve interim milestones towards a higher task objective; ability to prioritize efforts in a dynamic multi-tasking environment.

Required Experience:
  • 5-8 years experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes
  • Scientific Programming experience
  • Working on Unix/Linux operating systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desired Qualifications or Experience:
  • Successful proposals
  • High Performance Computing (HPC), code development and running high-fidelity simulations on parallel platforms
  • Modeling of multiphase flow or coupled FEM/CFD codes
  • Comparing/analyzing experimental/simulation data and documenting results
  • Planning and executing experimental efforts

Company Information:
ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems. Founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979, ARA currently employs over 2,200 professionals and is rapidly growing. Our culture supports our exceptional staff of valued employees and encourages professional growth through continued higher education, participation and publication at technical conferences, and membership in professional organizations. As an ARA employee you are encouraged to generate new ideas and bring those ideas to life. ARA offers competitive salaries and outstanding benefits including stock ownership, medical and dental coverage, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, and annual bonuses. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at http://careers.ara.com.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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