ALTEN

1004 CFD & Thermal Fluids Analyst Sr

ALTEN  •  Santiago de Querétaro, MX (Remote)  •  18 days ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

ALTEN Mexico, is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing.

ALTEN Mexico as a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group is currently working with international clients, and we are looking for a CFD Analyst who will contribute to the development of an Iron Air Battery, a large-scale energy storage solution, with flow and heat-transfer simulation for scrubber, piping, cold-weather, and altitude-related work.

📍 Location: Remote

🕒 Experience Level: 5+ years

🌐 English: B2–C1

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop CFD models for scrubber vessel concepts, integrated ducting, outlet filtration, piping, fittings, and baffles.
  • Assess flow rate, pressure drop, flowback risk, thermal impacts, and distribution uniformity.
  • Support altitude and cold-weather design assessments using available requirements and test results.
  • Perform design iterations and recommend geometry or component changes.
  • Document model setup, assumptions, mesh independence, results, risks, and validation needs.

Requirements

Must‑Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
  • 5+ years of CFD or thermal-fluids analysis experience.
  • Hands-on experience with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or equivalent.
  • Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and numerical methods.

English level B2–C1.

Desirable Skills

Industry Knowledge:

  • Experience in energy storage systems (e.g., batteries, iron-air technology).
  • Familiarity with large-scale mechanical or industrial projects.

Software and Tools:

  • Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems (e.g., TeamCenter, Windchill).

Innovation and Optimization:

  • Experience in design optimization (e.g., topology optimization, weight reduction).
  • Knowledge of sustainable and eco-friendly design practices.

Manufacturing and Materials:

  • Understanding of advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., additive manufacturing, CNC machining).
  • Knowledge of material selection for extreme environments (e.g., corrosion resistance, high-temperature materials).

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
  • Technical leadership and decision‑making capability.
  • Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
  • Time management and ability to operate under tight deadlines.
  • Detail‑oriented mindset with strong documentation discipline.
  • Supplier coordination and negotiation skills.
  • Continuous improvement and robust design focus.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits above those required by law
  • Career growth and development plan
  • Remote work scheme
ALTEN

About ALTEN

𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.

Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences – Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors.   

OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROW’S WORLD TODAY

We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrow’s world today. As a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support businesses in their technological and sustainable transformation. We commit to making a positive impact over time and on people, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and always staying one step ahead. We are driven by one ambition: to think about the future in the present.

A LEADING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organization of excellence.

🔹 12 Industries covered

🔹 21 Delivery Centers

🔹 6,500+ Clients

FULL COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGIES

The Group covers a wide range of expertise in Engineering and IT Services in order to meet our clients’ needs.

We bring together and coordinate at the transnational level, specialists and consultants, experts in their profession who support our clients in their issues of digital transformation, innovation, product development, supply chain, etc.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
alten.com
Social Media