Cfd Development Specialist Job at Climeworks (Opfikon, Zurich)

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Thermal Specialist

You will work in a team of specialists responsible for the thermal design of hea...

Location

Sweden , Lund

Salary:

Not provided

Alfa Laval

Expiration Date

February 28, 2026

Requirements

PhD or MSc in Mechanical, Chemical engineering, Engineering Physics or the equivalent, preferably specialized in fluid mechanics or thermodynamics
Working experience within the field
Experience of CFD simulations, development project activities and heat exchangers are qualifying
Fluent in written and spoken English

Job Responsibility

Make thermal prognoses for concepts and new products, evaluate their competitiveness, and participate in development projects
Develop our way of working and our tools used for thermal design
Support the business divisions with thermal expertise and lead internal and external development projects
Modeling and evaluating the thermal performance of heat exchangers, using in-house prognosis tools, CFD simulations and other analysis tools
Planning and specifying thermal tests, as well as validating heat exchangers with respect to business requirements

Fulltime

New

Thermal Specialist

You will work in a team of specialists responsible for the thermal design of hea...

Location

Sweden , Lund

Salary:

Not provided

ALFA LAVAL ITALY S.R.L.

Expiration Date

February 28, 2026

Requirements

PhD or MSc in Mechanical, Chemical engineering, Engineering Physics or the equivalent, preferably specialized in fluid mechanics or thermodynamics
Working experience within the field
Experience of CFD simulations, development project activities and heat exchangers are qualifying
Fluent in written and spoken English

Job Responsibility

Make thermal prognoses for concepts and new products, evaluate their competitiveness, and participate in development projects
Develop our way of working and our tools used for thermal design
Support the business divisions with thermal expertise and lead internal and external development projects
Modeling and evaluating the thermal performance of heat exchangers, using in-house prognosis tools, CFD simulations and other analysis tools
Planning and specifying thermal tests, as well as validating heat exchangers with respect to business requirements

What we offer

Challenging position in an open and friendly environment
Work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success
Support personal and professional development through well-established people-development processes and opportunities

Fulltime

Senior Product Design Engineer - Aero Specialist

Skydio’s mechanical systems are the backbone of reliable autonomous flight. An i...

Location

United States , San Mateo, California

Salary:

140000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Skydio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of prior product development experience with a proven track record of execution, enthusiasm, and collaboration
Experience using reduced order aircraft performance and control modeling such as vortex lattice or lifting line methods (e.g. AVL, VSPAERO) to quickly iterate on conceptual designs
Experience performing end-to-end CFD analyses using Navier–Stokes–based solvers (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, Cart3D, Chimera, FUN3D, or OVERFLOW), including mesh generation, solver setup, and post-processing with visualization tools
Skilled in data visualization and analysis of CFD, wind tunnel, and/or flight test data using Python, Tecplot, ParaView, or similar tools to effectively communicate aerodynamic performance and key design insights
Proficiency with aerodynamic modeling tools, such as panel methods, vortex lattice, lifting line, or particle-based approaches, for aerodynamic analysis and conceptual design
Hands-on experience with wind tunnel testing, including model design, test planning and execution, instrumentation setup, data acquisition, reduction, and analysis of discrepancies
Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace or mechanical engineering or equivalent with demonstrated academic excellence
Ability to apply analytical problem solving skills and engineering fundamentals to create high-quality designs for a sophisticated vehicle system
A strategic mind across the full design, source, build, validate, and ship process. Proven ability to make considered decisions at various stages

Job Responsibility

Play a key role in the design of Skydio aircraft by performing aerodynamic analysis and simulation and designing/executing experiments, and doing concept and detailed design of systems and components with key aerodynamic considerations
Build and analyze aerodynamic models to determine flight envelopes and predict vehicle dynamics
Design/run experiments, review flight test logs, and examine data to validate simulations and refine the aerodynamic models and performance of our aircrafts
Collaborate closely with cross functional teams (structures, controls, hardware engineering) to guide design and integration decisions
Partner with the Flight Test Team in the development of test plans and post-flight data analysis
Collaborate with thermal engineers to design and refine integrated thermal solutions for vehicle systems
Execute low/mid/high-fidelity CFD analyses to assess aerodynamic and mechanical design characteristics and predict aircraft performance and stability
Have ownership over the aerodynamic design of our aircrafts and key accessories from the ground-up
Collaborate closely with mechanical and propulsion engineers to shape and integrate optimizations into new and existing architecture

What we offer

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan

Fulltime

Director of Fire Consultancy

This is a new role and the first dedicated Fire Consultant within Thomas & Adams...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow; Edinburgh; London

Salary:

Not provided

Egis in the UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in a Fire related subject with substantial consultancy experience
Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards (e.g., ADB/Scottish Handbooks, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS/EN suites) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., NFPA, IBC) where relevant to client/insurer requirements
Demonstrable proficiency in developing fire strategies, means of escape design, smoke control principles, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access
Experience with analysis/modelling tools and methods (e.g., evacuation modelling
familiarity with CFD workflows and limitations
ability to commission, interpret and challenge specialist studies)
Excellent written and verbal communication
capable of authoring clear technical reports and presenting to clients and authorities
Evidence of leading multi‑disciplinary coordination and managing delivery to time, cost, and quality
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site/client engagements

Job Responsibility

Act as an integral interface between client, design team, contractors and approving authorities to achieve successful technical and commercial outcomes
Lead the development of proportionate fire strategies for new build and refurbishment projects (e.g., BS9999, BS9991, Approved Document B), including performance‑based approaches where appropriate
Plan and deliver project scopes, budgets, and programmes
manage risk, change, and quality through the lifecycle
Provide construction stage support: design checks, site inspections, technical queries, witnessing/validation of fire safety systems, and review of O&M/Record information for handover
Produce and review fire strategies, compartmentation layouts, means of escape and evacuation analyses, smoke control concepts, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access provisions
Undertake and/or interpret modelling and calculations (e.g., evacuation modelling, smoke movement/computational fluid dynamics, radiation/tenability checks) and document engineering judgements and assumptions clearly
Specify active and passive fire protection systems (e.g., detection and alarm, sprinklers/watermist/clean agent systems, fire stopping, cavity barriers, structural protection)
coordinate with MEP and architectural details
Prepare third‑party reviews/design verifications

Fulltime

Director of Fire Consultancy

This is a new role and the first dedicated Fire Consultant within Thomas & Adams...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh; Glasgow; London

Salary:

Not provided

Egis in the UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in a Fire related subject with substantial consultancy experience
Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards (e.g., ADB/Scottish Handbooks, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS/EN suites) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., NFPA, IBC) where relevant to client/insurer requirements
Demonstrable proficiency in developing fire strategies, means of escape design, smoke control principles, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access
Experience with analysis/modelling tools and methods (e.g., evacuation modelling
familiarity with CFD workflows and limitations
ability to commission, interpret and challenge specialist studies)
Excellent written and verbal communication
capable of authoring clear technical reports and presenting to clients and authorities
Evidence of leading multi‑disciplinary coordination and managing delivery to time, cost, and quality
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site/client engagements

Job Responsibility

Act as an integral interface between client, design team, contractors and approving authorities to achieve successful technical and commercial outcomes
Lead the development of proportionate fire strategies for new build and refurbishment projects (e.g., BS9999, BS9991, Approved Document B), including performance‑based approaches where appropriate
Plan and deliver project scopes, budgets, and programmes
manage risk, change, and quality through the lifecycle
Provide construction stage support: design checks, site inspections, technical queries, witnessing/validation of fire safety systems, and review of O&M/Record information for handover
Produce and review fire strategies, compartmentation layouts, means of escape and evacuation analyses, smoke control concepts, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access provisions
Undertake and/or interpret modelling and calculations (e.g., evacuation modelling, smoke movement/computational fluid dynamics, radiation/tenability checks) and document engineering judgements and assumptions clearly
Specify active and passive fire protection systems (e.g., detection and alarm, sprinklers/watermist/clean agent systems, fire stopping, cavity barriers, structural protection)
coordinate with MEP and architectural details
Prepare third‑party reviews/design verifications

Senior Fire Engineer

Shape the future of fire engineering with an international leader. An independen...

Location

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in fire engineering consultancy (ideally 2+ years)
Knowledge of UK regulations and standards, with a good grasp of performance-based fire design
Experience with fire modelling (CFD, evacuation) would be an advantage
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Job Responsibility

Developing and delivering fire safety strategies across a range of sectors, from commercial and residential to high-risk and specialist facilities
Applying advanced modelling tools (e.g. CFD, evacuation modelling) to provide innovative, performance-based design solutions
Collaborating closely with architects, design teams, and clients to integrate fire safety into every stage of the project lifecycle
Supporting the development of junior engineers and contributing to knowledge-sharing within the team

What we offer

25 days annual leave
Private medical
Sick pay
Generous pension
Profit share
Flexible working
EMI share scheme
Professional subscription paid
Career development pathways
Training

Fulltime

Director of Fire Consultancy

This is a new role and the first dedicated Fire Consultant within Thomas & Adams...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh; Glasgow; London

Salary:

Not provided

Egis in the UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in a Fire related subject with substantial consultancy experience
Strong knowledge of UK codes and standards (e.g., ADB/Scottish Handbooks, BS 9999, BS 9991, BS/EN suites) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., NFPA, IBC) where relevant to client/insurer requirements
Demonstrable proficiency in developing fire strategies, means of escape design, smoke control principles, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access
Experience with analysis/modelling tools and methods (e.g., evacuation modelling
familiarity with CFD workflows and limitations
ability to commission, interpret and challenge specialist studies)
Excellent written and verbal communication
capable of authoring clear technical reports and presenting to clients and authorities
Evidence of leading multi‑disciplinary coordination and managing delivery to time, cost, and quality
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site/client engagements

Job Responsibility

Act as an integral interface between client, design team, contractors and approving authorities to achieve successful technical and commercial outcomes
Lead the development of proportionate fire strategies for new build and refurbishment projects (e.g., BS9999, BS9991, Approved Document B), including performance‑based approaches where appropriate
Plan and deliver project scopes, budgets, and programmes
manage risk, change, and quality through the lifecycle
Provide construction stage support: design checks, site inspections, technical queries, witnessing/validation of fire safety systems, and review of O&M/Record information for handover
Produce and review fire strategies, compartmentation layouts, means of escape and evacuation analyses, smoke control concepts, structural fire resistance requirements, and fire service access provisions
Undertake and/or interpret modelling and calculations (e.g., evacuation modelling, smoke movement/computational fluid dynamics, radiation/tenability checks) and document engineering judgements and assumptions clearly
Specify active and passive fire protection systems (e.g., detection and alarm, sprinklers/watermist/clean agent systems, fire stopping, cavity barriers, structural protection)
coordinate with MEP and architectural details
Prepare third‑party reviews/design verifications

Technical Lead

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Technical Lead to m...

Location

India , Noida

Salary:

Not provided

ARK Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience leading technical teams or projects in an academic or corporate setting
Excellent understanding of Finite Element Analysis, Electrical machines, Machine design
Self-starter with excellent verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
Strong proficiency in one or more Ansys simulation tools (Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, HFSS, Workbench, etc.)
Solid understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Multiphysics simulations

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor a team of technical engineers and application specialists in supporting academic institutions
Oversee day-to-day operations, allocate tasks, and ensure timely and high-quality support delivery
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key academic stakeholders (faculty, department heads, lab administrators)
Stay updated on the latest developments in simulation tools, particularly within the Ansys ecosystem, to guide the team and educational partners effectively
Work closely with faculty members to understand their curriculum, research needs, and recommend relevant Ansys tools and simulation methodologies
Conduct training sessions for faculty and lab instructors to enable them to independently use and teach Ansys products
Assist in integrating Ansys software into academic courses, labs, and research projects with tailored technical recommendations

Fulltime

Cfd Development Specialist

Climeworks

Location:
Switzerland , Opfikon, Zurich

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

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