CFD Engineer (m/f) @Rimac Automobili

Rimac Automobili is a technology powerhouse, manufacturing electric hypercars and providing full tech solutions to global automotive manufacturers. Our teams develop both hardware and software solutions for the Concept_Oneand C_Two as well as for numerous public and confidential projects, thus positioning Rimac as a leader in the development and production of high-performance EV technology solutions.   

We are looking for a CFD Engineer who will help us develop state-of-the-art components such as gearboxes, electric motors, inverters, battery packs, cooling systems, etc. The candidate should offer innovative and forward-thinking solutions and acts pro-actively. The candidate will carry out a CFD analysis and analyze the results based on the input from various departments – design, powertrain engineering, battery development, power electronics, etc. 

The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for cars, technology and engineering with a background in mechanical engineering education and additional projects within the industry. 

1. Responsibilities  

• Developing full cooling systems for vehicles 

• Analysis of fluid systems 

• Collecting and analyzing test data 

• Suggesting improvements based on the collected data 

• Document findings, communicating results and making technical presentations 

• Supporting test activities both on and off-site 

• Optimization and validation of solutions that involve cooling 

2. Requirements  

• Experience in CFD analysis 

• Experience with OpenFoam 

• Knowledge of meshing software – Ansys Mesher, ICEM, Fluent meshing 

• Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics 

• A high level of technical knowledge and experience with cooling systems  

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Aerospace or similar filed 

• Fluent spoken and written English 

3. Considered as an advantage

• Experience with Ansys Fluent 

• Experience with 3Dx 

• Programing: Python, C, Matlab 

• 1D modeling- Modelica based software 

• Experience in the automotive industry (favorably electric vehicles) 

4. What we offer    

• The opportunity to develop world-class solutions with cutting-edge technology 

• Family-like and open work environment 

• Courageous, curious and entrepreneurial team members to work with 

• Competitive compensation package 

• Financial support for transportation 

• Dog-friendly office