Senior R&D Engineer (Generative Design & CFD)

This is Innovative Technologies company, who are not just manufacturing parts — but solving one of the biggest physical bottlenecks in the AI revolution: heat.

As traditional data center cooling approaches its limits, this company developed ultra-high-performance Smartfins technology, powered by proprietary generative algorithms.

This is a lean, fast-moving startup bridging software intelligence and large-scale hardware manufacturing. If you want to see your code turn into real-world hardware deployed globally, this is the place.

The Role

As a Senior R&D Engineer, you will own the algorithmic engine behind our thermal innovation.

This is not a user role — you will build and evolve the core generative design kernel that defines our products.

You will work with high autonomy, translating complex thermal physics into production-ready code that generates next-generation liquid-cooled cold plates.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect the Solver
  Develop and maintain proprietary generative design engines using C++ / Python within OpenFOAM or similar CFD frameworks.
• Optimize Smartfins Logic
  Implement advanced topology optimization methods (Adjoint, Level-Set, SIMP) to push the limits of conjugate heat transfer (CHT).
• Bridge Math & Manufacturing
  Integrate real-world manufacturing constraints directly into the optimization loop to ensure designs are production-ready.
• Drive the Digital Twin
  Collaborate with software teams to automate and scale design cycles.
• Lead Through Research
  Translate cutting-edge thermal research into scalable, high-performance code for next-gen CPU/GPU cooling.

What You Bring

The Essentials

• Advanced Academic Background
  Master’s or PhD in Mathematical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Developer Mindset
  Strong experience building custom tools/solvers in C++ or Python
• Topology Optimization Expertise
  Deep knowledge of:
  • Adjoint methods
  • Density-based methods (SIMP)
  • Level-Set approaches
• Thermal Fluency
  Strong foundation in:
  • Thermodynamics
  • Liquid cooling
  • Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT)
• Startup Grit
  Comfortable in fast-paced environments with high ownership and rapid iteration

Nice to Have (Extra Mile)

• Experience integrating manufacturing constraints (e.g. 3D printing overhangs, casting limits) into optimization workflows
• Hands-on experience with OpenFOAM or similar CFD tools
• Exposure to data centers or AI infrastructure
• Proven track record of scaling research into real-world industrial applications

Why Join Us?

• Real Ownership
  Your algorithms directly shape the physical product and company direction
• Global Impact
  Contribute to reducing the energy footprint of AI
• High Velocity Environment
  Work at the pace of GPU/CPU innovation cycles — fast, iterative, cutting-edge