Engineer/Thermodynamics Engineer

Job summary

Perform complex CFD and coupled fluid-flow and heat-transfer analyses, including pipe network and thermodynamics challenges, and interpret results for aircraft design and sizing. Prepare test plans and engineering documentation, document ground and flight test results, and support inlet/outlet design and broader aerospace engineering activities.

Job details

Thermodynamics Engineer 📍 Location: Montreal, QC or Toronto, ON 💼 Work Model: On-site 💵 Rate: CAD $80/hour C2C 🇨🇦 Work Authorization: Any About the Role We are looking for an experienced Thermodynamics Engineer to perform complex analyses involving fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and CFD for aerospace applications. The role involves analyzing and interpreting results within the context of aircraft design and sizing, as well as supporting testing, engineering documentation, and development activities. Key Responsibilities Perform complex analyses of coupled fluid-heat transfer using CFD. Solve pipe network flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics challenges. Analyze and interpret CFD results within the context of aircraft design and sizing. Prepare detailed test plans. Document analysis, ground test, and flight test results. Write and update engineering practice documents. Perform complex CFD and finite element analyses. Support inlet/outlet design and analysis activities. Work with engineering teams to support aerospace design and analysis activities. Support short-term travel assignments as required. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is an asset. 5–8 years of experience in internal flow CFD analysis. Strong background in: Fluid mechanics Heat transfer Thermodynamics CFD analysis In-flight icing Experience with Star-CCM+ and ANSYS Fluent. Experience with SpaceClaim and Simcenter 3D. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel. Familiarity with programming, complex codes, and HPC environments is an asset. Experience with Unix/Linux and programming languages such as: Fortran 77/95 Visual Basic C++ C# Python Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a technical engineering environment. Preferred Experience Aircraft inlet/outlet design and analysis Complex CFD and finite element analysis HPC and engineering computing environments Aerospace fluid mechanics and thermal analysis Ground and flight test documentation Key Focus Areas Thermodynamics | CFD | Fluid Mechanics | Heat Transfer | Internal Flow | Star-CCM+ | ANSYS Fluent | SpaceClaim | Simcenter 3D | Aircraft Design | Thermal Analysis | Pipe Network Flow | Aerospace Engineering | In-Flight Icing High relevant CFD, thermodynamics, heat transfer, internal flow, aerospace, Star-CCM+, and ANSYS Fluent experience.

What you’ll do

Perform complex CFD and coupled fluid-flow and heat-transfer analyses, including pipe network and thermodynamics challenges, and interpret results for aircraft design and sizing. Prepare test plans and engineering documentation, document ground and flight test results, and support inlet/outlet design and broader aerospace engineering activities.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering considered an asset, along with 5–8 years of internal-flow CFD experience. Candidates should have strong expertise in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, CFD, and in-flight icing, plus experience with Star-CCM+ and ANSYS Fluent; programming, Linux, and HPC experience are assets.

Listed skills

• analysis · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• mechanics · Preferred
• Linux · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Microsoft · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Internal Flow Analysis
• Star-CCM+
• ANSYS Fluent
• SpaceClaim
• Simcenter 3D
• Aircraft Design
• In-Flight Icing
• Pipe Network Flow
• Finite Element Analysis
• Advanced Excel
• HPC Environments
• Engineering Documentation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Science & Research

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