Responsibilities

Develop and execute CFD simulations for refrigerant leakage, gas dispersion, and ventilation analysis
Model multiphase flows, multi-species transport, and transient flow behavior
Perform fire and combustion simulations, including ignition, flame propagation, and heat release
Analyze hazard scenarios such as confined space leakage, accumulation, and flammability limits
Apply appropriate boundary conditions for leak sources, mass flow rates, and environmental conditions
Conduct steady-state and transient simulations for leak evolution and fire scenarios
Interpret results to identify risk zones, ignition probability, and mitigation strategies
Support V&V activities, including comparison with test data and literature correlations
Prepare technical reports highlighting assumptions, risks, and safety insights
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safety, compliance, and product design

Qualifications

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
4–8 years of experience in CFD with focus on fluid flow and safety modeling
Strong fundamentals in:
Fluid dynamics and turbulence
Heat transfer
Multiphase flow and species transport
Combustion and fire dynamics
Experience with CFD tools such as: ANSYS Fluent / CFX / STAR-CCM+ / OpenFOAM / COMSOL
Hands-on experience in:
Refrigerant leakage modeling
Gas dispersion and ventilation studies
Fire/combustion simulations
Understanding of:
Flammability limits and hazard assessment
Transient flow and leak dynamics
Basic V&V practices
Good communication and technical documentation skills
Preferred:
Exposure to HVAC/refrigeration systems
Familiarity with safety / regulatory-driven simulations

AI / Simulation Engineer (Computation Fluid Dynamics - Combustion)

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