Lead Software Engineer

Design and implement LES software for spray combustion and multi-regime reactive flows

• Implement chemical mechanism reduction and acceleration strategies

• Advance computational geometry kernels underpinning adaptive unstructured mesh generation

• Develop dynamic load-balancing schemes for complex multiphysics simulations

• GPU-ify performance-critical kernels using C/C++, MPI, CUDA/HIP

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation capabilities into broader engineering workflows

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

• Proven R&D experience developing CFD/LES codes for reactive and/or multiphase flows

• Strong background in LES combustion modeling, chemical kinetics / mechanism reduction, and numerical analysis

• Demonstrated experience with adaptive mesh refinement and unstructured-grid methods

• Proficiency in C/C++, MPI, and GPU programming (CUDA/HIP)

• Experience profiling and tuning HPC codes on leadership-class systems

• Familiarity with Euler-Lagrange spray modeling, atomization, and combustion validation

• Publication record in top venues

Bonus

• Hands-on experience with Fidelity CharLES

• Experience with Voronoi meshing

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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