Panthalassa ยท 2 weeks ago
Senior Computational Fluid Dynamicist
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expPanthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology company focused on developing sustainable technologies. The Senior Computational Fluid Dynamicist will lead the CFD modeling and simulation strategy, owning the complete simulation workflow and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic environment.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead and execute the complete CFD simulation workflow using OpenFOAM, Helyx, and or Star-CCM+
Fully own CAD integration, meshing, simulation, troubleshooting, and post-processing
Develop, validate, and refine simulation setups for multi-phase turbulent marine flows involving fluid-structure interaction in complex metocean environments
Design and lead verification and validation efforts to ensure simulation accuracy and confidence
Contribute to the development of robust process automation pipelines including interconnecting multi-fidelity CFD tools
Run simulation workflow on high-performance computing platforms including on-premises and cloud-based HPC systems
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to translate physical principles into real-world design insights
Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal tools, documentation, and best practices
Contribute to the strategic direction of the team and influence engineering decision-making with simulation data
Qualification
Required
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to work onsite at our offices in Portland, OR
Bachelor's Degree in Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field
Strong grounding in marine hydrodynamics, rigid body dynamics, and physics-based modeling
Ability to use first-principles and fundamental physics to make judgement calls on what tools are best suited to evaluate unique marine systems
Expert-level mastery of RANS-based CFD solvers such as OpenFOAM, Helyx, Star-CCM+
Proficient in CAD modeling (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Rhino) and CAD-to-CFD workflows
Demonstrated experience running end-to-end CFD simulations, including meshing, convergence studies, and advanced post-processing
Proficient in interpreting and visualizing complex CFD datasets
Strong background HPC systems from a user perspective including managing large-scale simulations
Working knowledge of Linux environments and scripting workflows
Confidence working independently to drive projects forward towards completion
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience with simulating multi-phase turbulent marine flows with fluid-structure interaction in OpenFOAM, Helyx, and or Star-CCM+
Master's or PhD in Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field
5+ years of industry or research experience in CFD with increasing responsibility
Demonstrated experience simulating novel or unconventional marine systems
Working knowledge of frequency and time domain BEM solvers
Experience in building CFD automation pipelines
Experience with Python, C++, Julia, or another similar programming language
Experience with physical model testing in wave basins, tow tanks, or other test facilities
Experience in startup environments or fast-paced R&D teams; comfortable with ambiguity, proactive in shaping work, and adaptable to change
A record of mentorship, knowledge-sharing (seminars, technical documentation), or leadership in simulation communities
Experience administering or customizing Linux-based simulation environments
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed)
Company
Panthalassa
Panthalassa creates clean and cheap energy in the middle of the ocean.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-24Series Unknown
2023-12-31Convertible Note
2022-06-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Garth Sheldon-Coulson
Co-Founder & CEO
Ivar Thorson, Ph.D.
COO & Director of Electrical Engineering
Recent News
2025-10-07
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