Lead Engineer - Aero CFD Tools

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Lead Engineer to join our team at GE Aerospace, Bangalore. This role is focused on developing tools for CFD geometry generation, mesh generation & processing to enable aerodynamic and aeromechanical simulations & design. The role will involve working with various Fortran based tools development, innovative computational geometry techniques such as mesh morphing etc. The candidate will collaborate with a global engineering teams to push computational boundaries, ensure robust tools performance, and implement state-of-the-art preprocessing & postprocessing techniques.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the global development team and implement advanced numerical methods in in-house pre-processor and post-processor.
• Work with a global team of tool developers to build automated CFD geometry and meshing capabilities for aerodynamic and aeromechanical simulations & design.
• Preprocessing for LES-based CFD workflow, leveraging GPU to speed up CFD simulation processes or establish GPU-based workflows
• Productionization and integration of existing proof-of-concepts/tools for mesh morphing with the CFD system; development of new capabilities for both RANS & LES based CFD simulations
• Skills with structured & unstructured CFD meshing techniques & relevant software experience.
• Knowledge of basic scripting languages, e.g. shell, perl, python, qt, Tcl/Tk, etc.
• Enhance the capabilities of the current framework to improve business value.
• Develop test suites and validate the functioning of new capabilities.
• Fine-tune current formulations to continuously improve robustness, speed, and accuracy.
• Facilitate reviews with the user community and work collaboratively with them for application to engine programs.
• Resolve issues faced by users in a timely manner and document the learnings.
• Be responsible for the uninterrupted functioning of the CFD framework across all global sites.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of new features in tools & automation processes to establish suitability for release and guide further development direction.
• Work collaboratively with design teams and assist in the development of best practices for CFD simulations.
• Maintain quality by adhering to existing code development standards.
• Stay up to date on the latest developments in CFD methods from the external world and academia
• Leverage digital and machine learning techniques to improve capacity.
• Recommend innovative approaches based on existing limitation in the processes
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company
• Participate in documenting and sharing lessons learned in relevant technical forums.

• Masters + 4 Years of relevant experience or PhD degree in Aerospace/Thermal/Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong technical background in Computational Fluid Dynamics, computational geometry & vector algebra, numerical methods, algorithms and data structures.
• Familiarity & experience in developing CFD tools/processes using FORTRAN or C/C++
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-learning abilities, and a proven track record of technical excellence.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning techniques, including their application in CFD and optimization processes.

• Familiarity or basic knowledge in parallel programming, experience with Fortran/C.
• CAD Modelling & NXOpen programming.
• Code development experience in Linux and HPC environments.
• Hands-on experience in using 3rd party CFD simulation software (CAD, solver, meshing & postprocessing: CFX, Fluent, ICEM, Pointwise, Ensight, Autogrid, Tecplot, Paraview etc.).
• Good understanding of Turbomachinery flow.
• Experience using machine learning methods and optimization techniques.
• Hands-on experience in mesh handling/editing/morphing techniques either using FORTRAN/C/C++ codes or through external 3rd party software.
• Knowledge of CFD Data structured - HDF/CGNS
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on critical priorities as per business needs.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate tasks involving global team members.
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• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker