Maritime Hydrodynamics CFD Engineer

UniversalAGI

. Design, preprocess, mesh, simulate, and post-process hydrodynamics for maritime hull designs at scale and speed .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydrodynamics CFD simulation, including design, preprocessing, and post-processing for maritime applications. Proficient in bridging traditional CFD with AI methodologies to enhance product development and client solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hydrodynamics CFD SimulationSolver Frameworks (STAR-CCM+, FINE/Marine, OpenFOAM, ORCA)Ship Hydrodynamics and Hull Form DesignData Pipeline Development for AI ModelsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

CFD SimulationPreprocessingPost-ProcessingMesh GenerationNumerical MethodsParameterizing CADFree Surface ModelingWave DynamicsResistance ComponentsMultiphase Flow

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving AbilityAttention to DetailCreativityExecution VelocityAmbition

Certifications & Qualifications

US CitizenshipPermanent Resident Card (Green Card)

Industry Keywords

Maritime EngineeringAI Model DevelopmentTechnical Customer ConversationsBenchmark DatasetsValidation Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, preprocess, mesh, simulate, and post-process hydrodynamics for maritime hull designs at scale and speed
Develop systematic methods to design, mesh, and simulate hundreds or thousands of hull geometries
Build data pipelines to train foundation AI models
Guide product and AI model development by working on research problems with the AI team
Bridge traditional CFD and machine learning
Work directly with clients to solve problems and define benchmark datasets, validation criteria, and workflows
Generate high-quality simulation data at scale
Advise the AI research team on free surface modeling, wave dynamics, resistance components, appendage effects, propeller-hull interaction, seakeeping, maneuvering, and multiphase flow
Lead technical customer conversations with customers and internal teams
Translate between marine CFD and AI domains
Work directly with the CEO and founding team to shape the product around maritime engineering problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of industry hands-on experience in hydrodynamics CFD simulation in maritime industries, including preprocessing, simulation, post-processing, and design
Expert in solver frameworks (STAR-CCM+, FINE/Marine, OpenFOAM, ORCA, or similar)
Deep understanding of ship hydrodynamics, hull form design, free surface flows, meshing strategies, boundary conditions, and numerical methods
Solid understanding of parameterizing CAD to generate different variants of geometry
Strong communication skills to bridge customers, engineering, and research teams
Outstanding execution velocity and delivery
Exceptional creativity, problem-solving ability, ambition, and attention to detail
Comfortable working in high-intensity, fast-paced startup environments with evolving priorities and tight deadlines
US citizenship or Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) required by application question
Willingness to work 5 days a week in office in San Francisco required by application question

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and equity
Competitive health, dental, vision benefits paid by the company
401(k) plan offering
Flexible vacation
Team Building & Fun Activities
AI tools stipend
Monthly commute stipend
Monthly wellness/fitness stipend
Daily office lunch & dinner covered by the company
Immigration support
Access to world-class investors and advisors in the AI space
Great scope, ownership and impact