Principal Engineer - CFD/Thermal
About The Position
Bloom Energy is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in CFD and thermal management to lead studies for energy-server enclosures and site installations. The role provides thermal-management guidance to product development from concept through production, supports timely and accurate engineering predictions, and collaborates with cross-functional teams on feasibility studies. The engineer will present results and recommendations to Bloom teams and customers, guide flow and thermal testing and field-data collection for validation and performance characterization, and expand CFD capabilities through model development and improvement. This is a fully onsite position based in San Jose, California, reporting to the Sr. Director, Development Engineering.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Deep understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and CFD fundamentals.
- At least 8 years of industry experience using CFD in thermal management, specifically in electronics or data-center cooling.
- High skill in at least one CFD tool: ANSYS Icepak, ANSYS Fluent, or FloTHERM.
- Ability to use CFD creatively for quick, accurate predictions and perform first-principles hand calculations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver accurate, timely work.
- Self-starter who learns quickly and can work in a dynamic environment.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ANSYS Icepak, identified as the preferred CFD tool.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct CFD and thermal studies for energy-server enclosures and site installations.
- Provide regular enclosure thermal-management guidance to product development from concept through production.
- Deliver timely guidance and accurate predictions in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including on feasibility studies.
- Report and present results and recommendations to internal groups and customers as needed.
- Guide flow and thermal tests and field-data collection for validation and performance characterization.
- Develop new CFD models and improve existing models to expand CFD capabilities.
- Manage multiple projects while ensuring accurate and timely deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance to junior team members.
Benefits
- Standard company benefits are mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
