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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Staff Engineering Analyst (6-8 years experience)
Job Description
CFD Staff Engineering Analyst (6–8 Years Experience)
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay: $67–$71/hour
Work Type: 100% Onsite
Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret | U.S. Citizenship Required
Overview:
Seeking a CFD Engineering Analyst to support vehicle thermal management and design optimization for ground combat platforms. This role focuses on system-level simulations, validation, and performance analysis using industry-standard CFD tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform CFD analysis at system and subsystem levels
- Execute thermal management and cooling performance simulations
- Conduct validation/correlation of CFD results with test data
- Support test plan development and execution
- Use ANSA and ANSYS Fluent for modeling and simulation
- Provide technical recommendations to design teams
- Lead/coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts
- Develop and improve simulation processes and toolsets
- Prepare technical reports and present findings
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 6–10 years of CFD/thermal analysis experience
- Strong background in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
- Experience with ANSA (modeling) and Fluent (CFD analysis)
- Proven experience in vehicle or system-level design optimization
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux/Unix environments
- Strong communication and analytical skills
Preferred:
- Experience with FEA tools and methods
- Familiarity with Teamcenter, Creo, NX, or VisMockup
- Experience with optimization tools (Isight, HEEDS)
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink or multi-domain simulations
- Exposure to AI/ML tools in engineering analysis
- Background in defense or ground combat vehicles
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Ability to work around military vehicles (ASR compliant)
Why Join CPI?
For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineers with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and long-term career goals.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.