PhysicsX

Principal CFD Engineer

PhysicsX · Singapore

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
PhysicsX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
26% of PhysicsX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at PhysicsX
high
33 stale, 2 reposted of 42 open
Hiring momentum
58 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

As a Principal CFD Engineer at PhysicsX, you will develop complex multi-physics models and simulations to solve engineering challenges for customers across various industries. Your role involves collaborating with Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers, building parametric CAD models, and automating simulation workflows. You will also mentor junior colleagues and may travel globally to work directly with clients, contributing to the growth of the Singapore team.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Deep expertise in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and multiphase modelling
  • Proficiency in at least one of Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or Fluent
  • Experience in parametric CAD modelling (NX or CATIA)
  • Ability to code in Python/Java or learn programming languages quickly
  • 5-7 years of industry experience in a commercial environment
  • Ability to independently set up CFD simulations and interpret complex results

Nice to have

  • Experience in automating simulation tools
  • Experience with data sampling techniques for design space capture
  • Experience in mentoring junior colleagues

Worth weighing

  • Role involves significant customer interaction and on-site work, which may require travel up to 2-3 weeks per quarter
  • Opportunity to shape the founding team in Singapore, which may come with uncertainties
  • Focus on both individual contribution and potential leadership roles, depending on career aspirations

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Listed by PhysicsX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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