CFD Analyst for Thermal Systems
Company Details
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Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate engineer to join our Powertrain team in San Carlos, CA to support development of the Joby S4. The individual would be responsible for building and maintaining full and/or reduced order heat transfer models to support mechanical design & optimization efforts. This role would contribute to aero/thermal aspects across various teams such as environmental control, battery, system electronics and propulsion. Heavy use of STAR-CCM+ envisioned for near-term workflow so tool proficiency is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Determine appropriate model complexity to support design decisions & timelines.
- Analyze component & system level performance with keen eye on improvements.
- Collaboratively define system architecture & key system requirements.
- Guide test procedures for model correlation & verification.
Required
- Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and aerodynamics.
- Working knowledge of at least one CFD analysis toolkit such as STAR-CCM, OpenFOAM, Ansys, etc.
- Experience with building large CFD models with complex CAD geometry.
- Self-starter who can effectively balance multiple project timelines & priorities
Pursuant to various local, state, and federal regulations, you must show proof of your full COVID-19 vaccination status prior to your start date. Exemption requests are available for bona fide religious and medical circumstances.
Desired
- Proficiency with STAR-CCM and 3DExperience (CATIA).
- Postgraduate qualification & relevant work experience in automotive or aviation industry.
- Skilled in thermal resistance modeling and transient heat transfer analysis.
- CFD experience in air flow distribution, heat transfer, and fan components.
- Familiarity with manufacturing constraints to inform cost-effective & manufacturable design recommendations.
- Scripting knowledge (Python/Java/Matlab) for simulation automation and data analysis.
- Experience with component or vehicle level instrumentation, testing, & analysis.
