11h ago
Senior Computational Engineer
Portland, OR
β¨ $140k-$180k / yearest.
full-timeseniorenergy
π Tech Stack
πΌ About This Role
You'll lead CFD-based performance validation for optimized marine system designs at an ocean energy startup. Your work bridges fast simulations and sea-trial data to drive major engineering decisions.
π― What You'll Do
- Own CFD validation process including meshing, solver setup, and post-processing
- Use Helyx, OpenFOAM, or Star-CCM+ to evaluate optimized marine designs
- Develop and improve CFD automation pipelines
- Compare simulation outputs against experimental and sea-trial data
π Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field
- Significant experience running end-to-end CFD simulations for engineering systems
- Experience with Helyx, OpenFOAM, or Star-CCM+
- Strong understanding of verification and validation principles
β¨ Nice to Have
- Master's or PhD in relevant field
- Scripting and automation skills for solver customization
- OpenFOAM or Helyx development experience
π Benefits & Perks
- ποΈ Unlimited PTO
- π₯ Health insurance
- π Equity
- π» Remote-friendly
- π Professional development
π¨ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks Β· AI estimate
- 1Recruiter screenΒ· 30 min
- 2Technical phone screenΒ· 60 min
- 3On-site interviewΒ· 4 hours
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