CFD Analyst

About the role

Apex Systems is looking to hire a fully ONSITE CFD Analyst (Thermal & Fluid Systems) for our client based out of Greensboro, NC. This assignment is anticipated to be a 12‑month contract with strong potential for extension; however, Apex Systems cannot guarantee the length of this assignment. This will also have a first‑shift Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis on components, subsystems, and full system models to evaluate thermal and airflow performance.
• Develop and execute simulation models to assess cooling performance and overall thermal management within complex mechanical systems.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results, prepare technical reports, and provide actionable design recommendations to improve system performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to support design decisions and ensure performance requirements are achieved.
• Plan and coordinate validation activities, including test support, instrumentation strategies, and correlation of simulation results with physical test data.
• Identify design improvements by synthesizing simulation outputs, experimental data, and system requirements.
• Lead efforts to resolve design challenges by working across multiple engineering disciplines from concept through production.
• Perform correlation and validation studies between simulation and test results, refining modeling approaches as needed.
• Support the development and improvement of simulation methodologies and best practices.
• Take ownership of assigned analyses and deliverables through completion and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in CFD analysis within an engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics principles.
• Experience using commercial CFD tools such as Star‑CCM+, Fluent, or similar.
• Experience building detailed simulation models, including geometry preparation and meshing using tools such as ANSA, HyperMesh, or similar.
• Proven ability to validate and optimize system designs using simulation and test correlation methods.
• Experience working in cross‑functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Experience with thermal system modeling and airflow analysis.
• Exposure to 1D simulation tools and coupled simulation approaches is a plus.
• Experience working in Linux environments and utilizing high‑performance computing (HPC) systems for simulation runs.
• Scripting experience (e.g., shell or similar) for automation of simulation workflows is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience supporting validation activities and experimental testing is a plus.