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# CFD Application Engineer

- **Company:** Simerics Limited
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £27,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Computational Fluid Dynamics, SolidWorks (CAD), Python (Programming Language), Scripting, Creo
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a89139d86ecd87b0

## About the Role

· Masters/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical engineering or science

· Two or three years of industrial experience is an added advantage.

· Solid understanding of numerical methods- finite volume and finite difference methods

· Strong technical background in fluid mechanics and heat transfer

· Experience of programming in Python

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills - be a team player

Desired Qualifications

· Experience with the use of commercial and/or non-commercial CFD tools

· Experience in multiphase flow, cavitation, moving mesh and/or hydraulics simulation.

· CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or NX).

· Right to work in UK.

· Holds a valid driving licence.

## Description

The application engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and simulation support to Simerics customers by closely working with software developers and project engineers from Simerics' USA, Germany and India offices. The candidate will use Simerics' own software Simerics-MP/Simerics-MP+ to perform simulations, in conjunction with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as NX, SolidWorks, PTC Creo and Python etc. The activities include:

· Develop 3D simulation models for various thermal and fluid applications including electric motor, battery cooling, fuel injection, engine and transmission lubrication, positive displacement pumps, turbomachinery, thermal management, etc.

· Research and develop new methods, fast and accurate simulation strategies for multiphase flow and heat transfer, moving mesh and fluid-structure interactions.

· Analyse the dominant physics, interpret simulation results and help to improve product performance.

· Customize and automate CFD workflows using Simerics advanced features and Python scripting.

· Provide technical training and support to Simerics users.

· Prepare technical reports and papers, present and publish at conferences.


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