CFD Combustion Engineer

CFD Combustion Engineer – High Performance Motorsport

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Type: Year to year contract job

A premier high-performance motor sport engineering organization is seeking an experienced CFD Combustion Engineer to own advanced combustion simulations for internal combustion engines. This role sits within the Simulation Group and offers high technical autonomy, real performance impact, and deep ownership of complex combustion modeling challenges.

• Run and analyze advanced combustion CFD simulations (CONVERGE CFD or equivalent) on Linux HPC systems
• Model ignition physics, chemical kinetics, injector sprays, and knock behavior
• Develop automation tools and scripts to improve CFD efficiency
• Create and refine novel modeling methods for complex combustion problems
• Define test methods and instrumentation for model validation
• Communicate results clearly to engineering and non-technical stakeholders

• 5 7 years of combustion CFD or engine simulation experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering
• Strong expertise in engine combustion modeling and detailed kinetics
• Experience with direct injection spray modeling
• Comfortable working in Linux HPC environments
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to own technical deliverables

• STAR-CCM+, CATIA V5
• Python, MATLAB, or Java
• DoE / optimization tools (HEEDS, iSight)
• CHT or FEA exposure

• Real motor sport impact — your simulations influence engine performance
• High autonomy — minimal bureaucracy, maximum trust

If youre motivated by hard combustion problems and want your CFD work to matter on the track, we’d like to hear from you.