Senior Staff Engineer (CFD) - Location: Flexible

Job Description

Advance Innovation. Deliver Expertise. Solve Complex Problems.

Are you a technically curious problem-solver who thrives on applying theory to real-world engineering challenges? Do you enjoy using simulation tools to push the boundaries of design, performance, and insight? If you're passionate about fluid dynamics and motivated by the opportunity to shape outcomes—not just solve problems—this role was built for you.

The Benefits of Being Part of Our Team

Unmatched Health Coverage: Zero-cost in-network medical care with no premiums, deductibles, or copays for you and your family.

Complete Dental & Vision Benefits: 100% premium coverage for dental and vision insurance.

Wellness Programs Tailored to You: Access free workouts, personalized training sessions, nutritional counseling, mindfulness programs, stress management, and more with our corporate wellness coach.

What Makes This Role Great?

Be a trusted technical partner – Collaborate directly with customers to deliver consulting, training, and support that drives product adoption and long-term success.

Grow your influence – Deliver impactful training, mentor peers, and shape conversations that guide design and purchasing decisions.

Lead high-impact projects – Apply advanced CFD tools to solve challenging problems and support industry-leading clients in achieving their performance goals.

Bridge theory and application – Translate technical expertise into real-world value across heat transfer, turbulence, multiphase flows, or aerodynamics.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of physics, modeling, and business value. Whether you’re solving fluid dynamics problems or delivering clear, strategic insights to clients, your technical leadership will directly contribute to customer satisfaction and business growth.

Pre-Sales Support

Work with Account Managers to assess customer needs

Deliver software demos and technical presentations

Provide input on solution recommendations during the sales cycle

Analyze customer workflows, business needs, and infrastructure to recommend well-suited solutions.

Partner with the Account Manager to develop strategies that support growth and long-term engagement

Technical Support

Provide support to end-users of Ansys Fluent and CFX via phone, email, or in person

Troubleshoot issues and ensure timely resolution

Collaborate with support managers to uphold service excellence

Consulting

Scope, quote, and perform projects based on customer requirements including meshing, assigning boundary conditions, solving, and post-processing

Deliver technical reports and other documentation as requested

Technical Training

Deliver Ansys training online, on-site, and at SimuTech offices

Tailor sessions to user skill level and application focus

Support customer enablement through ongoing learning opportunities

What You’ll Bring

Technical Acumen & Focus: You enjoy diving deep into engineering challenges and applying Ansys tools to unlock innovation.

Customer-Centered Mindset: You build credibility through trust, responsiveness, and consistent follow through.

Autonomous Drive: You’re proactive, self-directed, and invested in high-quality results.

Strategic Thinking: You’re comfortable navigating both technical detail and broader business context.

Clear Communication: You value precision in your writing and speaking, especially when translating complex concepts into actionable insight.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred)

5-8 years of professional engineering experience

Expertise in ANSYS Fluent, CFX, or other CFD tools

Excellent customer-facing presentation and communication skills

Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and numerical methods

Preferred Experience

Demonstrated understanding of how CFD tools are used in various industries as well as the ability to understand, represent and effectively communicate technical activities within customer accounts

Experience in specialized domains such as multiphase flow, turbomachinery, or combustion

Prior technical software pre-sales or consulting experience

Technical publications or documentation demonstrating subject matter depth

Eligible for (or willing to pursue) Canadian Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) licensure

Additional Benefits:

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k Plan with employer match

Limited Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus plan

Pay range: $92,000 – $121,000 Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location)

Location: Rochester, NY Seattle, WA Remote

Take the Next Step

SimuTech Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Full-time

Hybrid remote