Simulation Engineer, Thermofluid Systems
About The Position
About Us Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Signal Hill, California, Karman Industries is a fast-growing startup on a mission to revolutionize industrial scale heating and cooling. Leveraging breakthroughs from the aerospace and electric vehicle industries, our team is developing cutting-edge high-temperature heat pump technologies to make industrial processes and datacenter cooling more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. At Karman Industries, we foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. We are looking for passionate, high-impact individuals to join our team and help us accelerate the transition to a more sustainable world. The Role We are seeking a highly motivated Simulation Engineer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, running, and analyzing high-fidelity simulations of our thermofluid and mechanical systems. Your work will directly influence the design and performance of our core technology, from initial concept through prototyping and validation. This is a critical role for a candidate who thrives on solving complex, real-world problems and is looking for their next big challenge.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of professional experience in a simulation-focused engineering role.
- Strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
- Proficiency in scripting for simulation automation and data analysis using languages like Python or MATLAB.
- Experience with 0-d and 1-d analysis methods in multiple domains (e.g. fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with multi-domain physics simulation packages such as Simulink or Modelica.
- Experience modeling rotating machinery, multiphase flows, or compressible fluids.
- Experience with conjugate heat transfer simulations.
- Hands-on experience with CAD software (e.g. NX or SolidWorks).
- A track record of taking ownership of projects and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate multi-domain physics models, analyzing fluid flow, thermal performance, structural integrity, and dynamic behavior of systems and components, including heat exchangers and turbomachinery.
- Collaborate closely with design and test engineering teams to iterate on designs based on simulation results.
- Process, analyze, and present simulation data to the broader team to provide actionable insights that will drive key engineering decisions.
- Develop and refine simulation methodologies to improve predictive accuracy and computational efficiency.
- Assist in correlating simulation results with experimental test data to ensure model fidelity.
Benefits
- long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
- access to medical, vision & dental coverage
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
