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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Posted: 01/21/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Engineering Job Number: 44088 Pay Rate: 65.00

Job Description

We are hiring a Senior Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer for our client located in teh Sterling Heights, Michigan area. 

This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

This role is on-site in Sterling Heights, MI.

In this role you will: 
  • Perform system and sub-system level Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support vehicle design optimization
  • Responsible for complete system simulations to ensure cooling performance & thermal management requirements are met
  • Act as a technical leader in coordinating design efforts across GDLS platforms
  • Support test plan development
  • Conduct validation / correlation studies of CFD results to test data
  • Analysis to be performed using the ANSA/Fluent software
  • Identify & develop improvements to simulation strategies, processes & toolsets
  • Proactively interface with design engineers/project team throughout the development process, provide project status, and follow-up with technical recommendations
  • Prepare written reports and communicate conclusions in accordance with internal department reporting standards
  • Must be willing to travel to off-site locations (less than 10%), as needed.
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime, as required.
  • Perform other complimentary duties, as assigned.
 Minimum Qualifications:
  • Degree requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 7+ years relevant experience
  • Exceptional skills in fluid dynamic fundamentals/thermodynamics and heat transfer is a must.
  • Must be able to manipulate & prepare models using ANSA software
  • Must be able to perform CFD analysis using FLUENT software
  • Proven track record of vehicle design optimization for CFD / thermal performance
  • Must be familiar with using related software in Windows and Linux/Unix environments
  • An ownership mindset and proactive behaviors are essential to success in this role
  • Must be able to deliver analysis assignments on schedule and within budget with minimal guidance / oversight
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Able to bring a continuous improvement mindset and methodologies to the position
  • Must be able to prioritize workload and communicate clearly, regularly, and proactively with internal customers
  • Must be able to clearly and succinctly present technical data to a non-technical audience
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Teams.
  • Background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and related software, desired.
 
Additional Information:
  • Experience with Teamcenter and associated CAD tools (VisMockup, Creo, NX, etc.)
  • Experience with optimization tools (Isight, HEEDS, etc.)
  • Experience with data analysis/processing and multi-domain simulation tools such as Matlab/Simulink
  • Experience with AI methods/tools relative to engineering and/or data analysis is strongly preferred.
  • This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
  • Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.

Pay $60 - $65 / hour W2, depending on experience

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Meet Your Recruiter

John Sabbagh
Recruiting Manager

John Sabbagh has over 10 years of recruiting experience. Starting his career as an Entry Level Recruiter at Panther, our candidates find him genuine and great resource to their career search!

Fun Fact: John is a sports fanatic, he plays in horseshoe and cornhole leagues and loves fantasy football.

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