The Senior Airflow & Pressure Simulation Engineer spearheads advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) efforts to innovate and optimize cabin ventilation systems for aerospace platforms. This role provides technical leadership in modeling complex internal airflow, pressure dynamics, and thermal comfort across aircraft cabins, cockpits, and avionics compartments. The senior engineer drives cross-disciplinary collaboration with environmental control systems (ECS), thermal, structural, and certification teams, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with stringent aerospace regulations. This position involves mentoring junior engineers, strategic project planning, and influencing system-level ventilation design decisions.
Lead the development, validation, and refinement of high-fidelity CFD models simulating cabin airflow, pressure distribution, and thermal characteristics across multiple aircraft platforms.
Drive complex simulations assessing temperature gradients, humidity levels, CO₂ concentration, pressure losses, and velocity profiles to ensure passenger comfort, safety, and system efficiency.
Architect innovative airflow management and pressure control strategies targeting enhanced acoustic performance, energy optimization, and regulatory compliance.
Provide technical oversight for integrating CFD outputs into ECS system-level thermal and pressure control models, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Manage and execute comprehensive trade studies on diffuser technologies, vent placement, and ventilation configurations across diverse cabin layouts and mission profiles.
Oversee mesh generation for large-scale, complex 3D geometries, ensuring the application of advanced turbulence, radiation, and heat transfer models tailored for aerospace environments.
Lead correlation efforts between simulation results and empirical test data (ground and flight), driving continuous model improvement and predictive accuracy.
Prepare detailed technical documentation, including assumptions, methodologies, boundary conditions, and simulation outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
Mentor and guide junior simulation engineers, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
Support design reviews, technical presentations, and customer engagements, effectively communicating complex airflow and pressure simulation insights.
Ensure strict adherence to aerospace standards and guidelines (e.g., FAR 25, ARP5448, DO-160, MIL-STD), influencing certification strategies.
Contribute to strategic planning of simulation capabilities and resource allocation to meet project timelines and innovation goals.
Leadership in advanced CFD-driven cabin ventilation system design and optimization.
Integration of multi-physics airflow and pressure modeling into system architecture and certification frameworks.
Driving performance validation through rigorous simulation-test correlation.
Enhancing cabin comfort, air quality, airflow uniformity, and environmental control metrics at the system and platform level.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline (required).
Master’s or PhD in CFD, thermal/fluid sciences, aerospace engineering, or HVAC design strongly preferred.
Experience:
7+ years of progressive experience leading CFD modeling and analysis for HVAC, ECS, or cabin ventilation systems in aerospace or similarly regulated industries.
Proven leadership in managing complex airflow and pressure simulations supporting critical design decisions.
Extensive experience in correlating CFD predictions with flight and ground test data to enhance model fidelity.
Deep familiarity with aerospace environmental control system architectures, certification processes, and regulatory standards.
Technical Skills:
Expertise in advanced CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM) and robust experience in meshing and pre/post-processing for complex 3D aircraft geometries.
Strong knowledge of turbulence modeling, multiphase and multi-species flow, heat transfer, and radiative effects relevant to cabin environments.
Advanced proficiency in scripting/automation with Python, MATLAB, or similar for model customization, batch processing, and data analytics.
Proficient in CAD platforms (NX, CATIA, Creo) and PLM workflows, enabling seamless integration between design and simulation teams.
Soft Skills:
Exceptional technical leadership, communication, and presentation abilities tailored for diverse engineering and customer audiences.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and manage project deliverables autonomously.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to innovation and risk management.
Comfortable navigating complex organizational environments, balancing technical rigor with business objectives.
ckground in fluid dynamics, simulation methodologies, and aerospace applications, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovative problem-solving.