11h ago

Fluid Dynamicist

Portland, OR

$90k-$130k / yearest.

full-timemidenergy

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll develop and validate fast-running physics-based tools for Panthalassa's ocean energy systems. You'll own major modeling workstreams for design, optimization, and fleet deployment decisions. This role offers exposure to cross-disciplinary teams working on cutting-edge renewable energy technologies.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Develop and validate fast-running hydrodynamics models for design and optimization.
  • Build Python tools to interface with modeling codes in Julia and Python.
  • Run analyses using metocean data and interpret simulation results.
  • Compare reduced-order model outputs against CFD and experimental data.
  • Debug issues in hydrodynamic models and simulation workflows.

📋 Requirements

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field.
  • Strong foundation in fluid mechanics and marine hydrodynamics.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for scientific computing and engineering analysis.
  • Understanding of boundary element method concepts.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Master’s or PhD in relevant field.
  • Experience with OrcaFlex, WAMIT, or similar tools.
  • Experience with Julia for scientific computing.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Phone Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
  3. 3Manager Interview· 45 min
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