# Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Skill · Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Environmental)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/computational-fluid-dynamics-cfd

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a branch of engineering and applied mathematics that uses numerical methods and computer simulations to analyze how gases and liquids flow and interact with surfaces. Engineers in aerospace, automotive, HVAC, and marine design use CFD software like ANSYS Fluent or OpenFOAM to model airflow, drag, heat transfer, and combustion without needing costly physical wind-tunnel tests. It requires strong backgrounds in fluid mechanics, numerical analysis, and programming.

## Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in the job market

- Open roles: 25
- Employers hiring: 9
- Last checked: September 13, 2026

## Asked for alongside Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Measured from the 25 open roles that name Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), not from a curated list.

- [Finite Element Analysis (FEA)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/finite-element-analysis-fea) — 11 roles (44.0%)
- [Siemens NX](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/siemens-nx) — 6 roles (24.0%)
- [Structural Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/structural-analysis) — 6 roles (24.0%)
- [ANSYS](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/ansys) — 5 roles (20.0%)
- [Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/geometric-dimensioning-and-tolerancing-gd-t) — 5 roles (20.0%)
- [Python](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/python) — 5 roles (20.0%)
- [MATLAB](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/matlab) — 4 roles (16.0%)
- [Thermodynamics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/thermodynamics) — 4 roles (16.0%)

## Seniority of these roles

- Entry: 1 (4%)
- Mid: 5 (20%)
- Senior: 18 (72%)
- Lead / Staff / Principal: 1 (4%)

From 25 roles whose posting states a level.

## Roles that use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

- [Mechanical Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mechanical-engineer) — 7
- [Engineering Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/engineering-manager) — 3
- [Aerospace Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/aerospace-engineer) — 1
- [Aerothermal Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/aerothermal-engineer) — 1
- [Hardware Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/hardware-engineer) — 1
- [Simulation Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/simulation-engineer) — 1

## Employers hiring for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

- [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space) — 10 open roles
- [Voyager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/voyager) — 5 open roles
- [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck) — 3 open roles
- [Axiom Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/axiom-space) — 2 open roles
- [CesiumAstro](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cesiumastro) — 1 open role
- [Impulse Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/impulse-space) — 1 open role

Related skills: [ANSYS Fluent](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/ansys-fluent), [MATLAB](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/matlab), [OpenFoam](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/openfoam), [Fluid Mechanics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/fluid-mechanics), [Heat Transfer Engineering](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/heat-transfer-engineering)

## Open roles requiring Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (25)

- [Propulsion Design Engineer](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Lynk/f7cc00da-c87c-47ba-96af-d26f0582903e/application) at [Lynk Global](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/lynk-global) — Chantilly, VA (listed on Lynk Global's own careers site)
- [Principal Scientist, Upstream Process Development](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7f4adc5a-c9d7-49b5-8ce8-046bd522bcb6/principal-scientist-upstream-process-development-at-merck) at [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck) — Full-time, Rahway, NJ, $173,200 – $272,600
- [Senior Turbomachinery Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d8ab2517-7dd5-44e2-b9fd-4c40ce1fe3ec/senior-turbomachinery-engineer-at-impulse-space) at [Impulse Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/impulse-space) — Redondo Beach 
- [Life Support Systems (LSS) Thermal Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/571d85f4-20a1-4340-9ffa-2c44549918c9/life-support-systems-lss-thermal-engineer-at-axiom-space) at [Axiom Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/axiom-space) — Full-time, Houston, TX
- [Senior Valves & Actuators Engineer](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stokespacetechnologies/jobs/6101889004) at [Stoke Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stoke-space) — Full-time, Kent, WA, $151,305 – $327,810 (listed on Stoke Space's own careers site)
- [Manager, Propulsion Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/919b0876-a7ca-4a42-83b2-65308f38a0cf/manager-propulsion-analysis-at-relativity-space) at [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space) — Long Beach, CA, $160,000 – $240,000
- [Senior Valve Design Engineer I](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4ff0f619-3613-41ca-847f-ecb378a62c2c/senior-valve-design-engineer-i-at-cesiumastro) at [CesiumAstro](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cesiumastro) — Full-time, El Segundo, CA, $118,000 – $142,000
- [Staff Engineer, Thermal - Air Vehicle (R4856)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5d3350e8-5abe-4c31-aa74-1da2628a7219/staff-engineer-thermal-air-vehicle-r4856-at-shield-ai) at [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai) — Full-time, Seattle, WA, $170,000 – $230,000
- [Mechanical Engineer III - Design](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/cf3d7b7b-b3bc-496d-864e-75236194ad57/mechanical-engineer-iii-design-at-voyager) at [Voyager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/voyager) — Reno, NV, $108,800 – $155,300
- [Principal Scientist, Upstream Development](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bd7d2087-1cb3-4f0c-995d-b2e73521a22b/principal-scientist-upstream-development-at-merck) at [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck) — Full-time, Rahway, NJ, $173,200 – $272,600

All 25 open roles: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs?skills=0da8392d-a45a-48ac-9611-00ea2a5737de