CFD Staff Engineer

At SimuTech Group, we are driving innovation and changing the world through the power of engineering simulation. Our growing team of energetic, tech‑savvy professionals work hard every day to inspire our clients to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver transformational products. If you are motivated and driven by a culture where top‑notch work ethic and passion are rewarded, then a career with SimuTech Group may be for you!

The Benefits of Being Part of Our Team

Unmatched Health Coverage: Zero‑cost in‑network medical care with no premiums, deductibles, or copays for you and your family.
Complete Dental & Vision Benefits: 100% premium coverage for dental and vision insurance.
Wellness Programs Tailored to You: Access free workouts, personalized training sessions, nutritional counseling, mindfulness programs, stress management, and more with our corporate wellness coach.

What Makes This Role Great?

• You’ll play a pivotal role in helping customers succeed with industry-leading CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent and CFX.
• You’ll engage in a blend of technical support, mentoring, consulting, and training—building a well-rounded engineering skill set.
• You’ll gain valuable early‑career experience that can lead to growth opportunities in consulting services or software pre‑sales.
• You’ll work directly with customers, contributing meaningfully to their engineering outcomes and product innovations.
• You’ll join a collaborative engineering team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

Deliver Expert Technical Support

• Provide high‑quality support to ANSYS users via phone, email, and in‑person interactions.
• Troubleshoot issues related to simulation workflows, solver behavior, modeling methods, and best practices.
• Work one‑on‑one with customers to develop simulation models tailored to their engineering requirements.
• Guide users on modeling strategies, tool usage, and CFD best practices.

Facilitate Training Programs

• Teach ANSYS CFD courses at client sites, online, and in SimuTech offices across the U.S. and Canada.
• Deliver engaging, high‑quality instruction to help users master Fluent, CFX, and related tools.
• Collaborate with customers to understand analysis requirements and project expectations.
• Develop proposals including scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Execute full analysis workflows: meshing, boundary condition setup, solving, and post‑processing.
• Recommend alternative design concepts based on engineering judgment.
• Prepare technical reports and other documentation that clearly communicate findings.
• Partner with account managers to determine customer software needs.
• Deliver technical presentations and software demonstrations.
• Answer technical questions throughout the sales cycle.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree required, PhD is a plus
• 3-6 years of engineering experience using simulation for product development.
• Documented experience with enterprise CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent (preferred) and/or CFX.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).

Skills

• Strong theoretical background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and numerical methods.
• Experience in at least one of the following: heat transfer, combustion, turbomachinery, multiphase flow, aerodynamics, or FSI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional appearance with strong presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (SpaceClaim, Discovery, Design Modeler, etc.).
• Knowledge of meshing tools (Workbench Meshing, ICEM, Fluent Meshing/T‑Grid, TurboGrid, Gridgen, Hypermesh).
• For Canadian candidates: Eligible and willing to pursue a Professional Engineering license within 4 years.

Additional Benefits

Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401k Plan with employer match
Limited Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Bonus plan

Location: USA or Canada East Coast remote, with preference to Rochester, NY or Toronto, ON
Travel: Infrequent

Pay range: $83,000-$109, 000 USD (Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location)

Take the Next Step

This is your opportunity to join a forward‑thinking team where your skills, creativity, and ambition will be celebrated. Apply today to become a key player in SimuTech Group’s mission to revolutionize the engineering industry.

SimuTech Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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