Develop and execute CFD-based fire and explosion simulations using:
FLACS for gas dispersion, flame acceleration, and vented/unvented deflagration analysis
FDS for gas dispersion, fire dynamics, smoke movement, heat transfer, and plume behavior
Model ESS/BESS fire and explosion scenarios, including:
Battery off-gas release and dispersion
Ignition and overpressure development
Large-scale enclosure and outdoor fire scenarios
Apply strong fundamentals in heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation), fluid flow and turbulence, combustion, and fire dynamics
Analyze simulation outputs such as:
Temperature fields, heat fluxes, and thermal exposure
Overpressure and impulse
Gas concentration and visibility
Support performance-based fire and explosion safety design (PBD) aligned with applicable codes and standards
Interpret simulation results in the context of code intent, safety objectives, and risk reduction strategies
Assist in defining credible worst-case and design fire/explosion scenarios
Perform pre-processing, solver execution, and post-processing of CFD simulations
Support verification and validation (V&V) through comparison with:
Large-scale ESS fire test data
Literature and experimental benchmarks
Prepare clear, defensible technical reports for internal review and external customers
Work under guidance of senior fire and explosion engineers while progressively taking ownership of tasks
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across CFD, testing, certification, and research
Maintain high-quality documentation and adherence to established modeling workflows
Actively develop expertise by reviewing technical literature and internal best practices
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering/ Thermal Sciences/ Combustion, Fire Protection Engineering, or CFD-related disciplines
2–4 years of experience in CFD, thermal-fluid simulation, fire modeling, or related applied simulation work
