CFD Development Specialist (100%)

Core responsibilities:

• Process Development: Play a vital role in developing the next generation of Direct Air Capture technology by modeling, validating, and optimizing the carbon capture process.
• CFD Analysis: Perform CFD analysis to predict and optimize air flow across systems at various scales, from small-scale filter structures to large-scale atmospheric dispersion modeling.
• Collaboration with Mechanical Design: Work closely with mechanical design colleagues to contribute to the design of new structures, vessels, and plant architectures, providing pressure, velocity, and other boundary conditions.
• Model Development: Drive the improvement roadmap for CFD models by developing new techniques to enhance simulation accuracy and applicability.
• Validation & Measurement: Plan, execute, and evaluate validation measurements to ensure models are robust and well-calibrated.
• Communication & Presentation: Clearly communicate results, findings, and observations to peers and present them in technical reviews.

This role accelerates the global transition to net zero by developing and optimizing Direct Air Capture technology, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to combat climate change and unlock economic value for businesses, governments, and society.

Required skills and experience:

• Experience & Expertise: At least 5 years of experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics as a process, mechanical, or aerospace engineer with a strong technical background in thermodynamics, porous media, airflow, and/or thermal energy modeling.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven experience in running CFD simulations and a solid understanding of fluid mechanics, with experience evaluating the behavior of complex gas phase systems.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Ansys Fluent/CFX and geometry meshing tools (Workbench, Fluent Mesher, Discovery, Space Claim, etc.).
• Collaboration & Working Style: Proactive, innovative, and collaborative, able to work across disciplines and support others, with a willingness to take risks and try new things.
• Language Skills: English proficiency, as it is the working language at Climeworks.

Compensation and perks:

• Time Off: 25 paid vacation days per year plus public holidays.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work setup with up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package.
• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget for professional growth.
• Referral Rewards: Bonuses for successful referrals.
• Salary: Based on seniority, location-specific market median, skills, experience, and value brought to the team (no specific figures provided).

Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider that combines decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions, advising companies on strategies and running the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland to accelerate the global transition to net zero.