Software Developer - Combustion Modelling (Finite Volume CFD)

• Develop, implement, and maintain combustion and reactive-flow models within a finite volume CFD solver environment.
• Enhance numerical algorithms to improve stability, accuracy, and computational performance, including adaptation for parallel and high performance computing environments.
• Integrate new physical models into existing codebases following established software development processes and coding standards.
• Conduct verification and validation of implemented models using experimental data and standardized CFD benchmarks.
• Prepare technical documentation, including model descriptions, user guidelines, and internal design documentation.

• PhD (preferably PhD but possible also with master's degree) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Computational Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong theoretical understanding of combustion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience with finite volume CFD methods and numerical discretization techniques.
• Proficiency in C++ or Fortran for scientific or engineering software development; additional experience with Python is advantageous.
• Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git) and standard software development workflows.

• Experience with chemical kinetics, mechanism reduction, or chemistry solvers (e.g., CHEMKIN, Cantera).
• Experience in high performance computing: MPI, multi-threading, or GPU acceleration.
• Background with commercial or open source CFD tools (e.g., OpenFOAM, CCM+, CONVERGE, Ansys).
• Understanding of automotive, aerospace, or energy sector applications.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Clear and structured communication skills.
• High degree of self initiative, accountability, and organizational ability.

• Working in a small, focused team with motivated developers
• Work on the company's own product (established software packages)
• Full creative & professional freedom, no micromanagement
• International teams and dynamic environment
• Comfortable offices (no open space)
• Remote work option
• Flexible working hours

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