Computational Fluid Dynamics Expert

$140,000 - $175,000/Yr

Rondo Energy - Alameda, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alameda, CA

Utilities

About the position

Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years. To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as 'difficult-to-decarbonize'. Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method. We are seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Expert to join our team and contribute to advancing our thermal and heat transfer modeling capabilities for industrial heat applications. This role will be responsible for building, optimizing, and troubleshooting large-scale CFD models, which will significantly impact the success of Rondo's Heat Batteries and our mission to reduce carbon emissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale CFD models covering a wide range of length scales, enabling accurate analysis of complex thermal and fluid flow systems
• Work with poor-quality CAD models, ensuring model integrity and accuracy for simulations despite challenges in geometry
• Apply expertise in conjugate heat transfer modeling to simulate interactions between fluid flow and solid structures in thermal systems
• Analyze and interpret simulation results, providing insights and recommendations to optimize design and performance of heat transfer components
• Generate clear documentation and communicate simulation findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Help define tests and test plans to create validation datasets
• Use data to validate your models

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in CFD modeling, with a proven ability to create and validate large-scale models
• Strong expertise in conjugated heat transfer and multi-physics simulations
• Proficiency in handling complex geometries and poor-quality CAD models to build effective simulation setups
• Experience with a range of CFD software and tools for pre-processing, meshing, and post-processing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail in modeling and data interpretation

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with radiation modeling in thermal simulations
• Background in modeling heat exchangers, particularly steam boilers
• Familiarity with air handling equipment modeling, including fans, louvers, and ductwork
• Knowledge of HVAC system simulations and airflow optimization

Benefits

• Equity in an early-stage, rapidly scaling global company
• Excellent benefits package