Research Engineer, Multi-Physics Modeling and Scientific Machine Learning

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Research Engineer, Multi-Physics Modeling and Scientific Machine Learning for a leading energy technology research organization. This candidate will work at the intersection of computational physics, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing to develop innovative modeling solutions for next-generation energy systems. The role focuses on applying scientific machine learning techniques to complex fluid dynamics and multi-physics problems, creating data-driven surrogate models that accelerate traditional simulation workflows while maintaining high levels of accuracy. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in fluid mechanics, CFD, AI/ML, and HPC environments, along with a passion for advancing cutting-edge technologies in power generation, renewable energy, electrification, and other large-scale industrial applications. This is a highly visible research position offering the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to transformative energy innovations.

Day-to-Day:

• Develop advanced multi-physics modeling methodologies
• Execute high-fidelity simulations and computational analyses
• Design and implement scientific machine learning solutions
• Build AI-enabled surrogate models for complex spatiotemporal systems
• Apply machine learning to fluid mechanics and flow physics challenges
• Deploy and test algorithms on HPC clusters
• Evaluate model accuracy and computational performance improvements
• Conduct validation and verification studies
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and research teams
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Document technical approaches, results, and recommendations
• Support next-generation energy technology development programs

Skills and Requirements

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering/scientific discipline
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics and flow physics
• Research experience in advanced computational methods for multiscale physics applications
• Demonstrated experience applying AI/Machine Learning to physics-based or engineering problems
• Experience with scientific machine learning methodologies
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience with PyTorch or similar ML frameworks
• Experience deploying algorithms on High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters
• Experience with CFD, aerodynamics, turbulence modeling, heat transfer, combustion, reacting flows, or related fluid dynamics disciplines
• Experience with engineering simulation tools such as ANSYS or COMSOL
• Ability to quantify computational acceleration and accuracy improvements from AI-enabled models
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary research teams
• Experience with JAX
• Experience with Fortran and/or C+• Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs)
• Data-driven surrogate modeling
• High-fidelity CFD and multi-physics simulation
• Experience with industrial-scale energy systems
• Gas turbine, wind turbine, renewable energy, nuclear, or electrification experience
• Experience with high-temperature and high-pressure flow systems
• Published research, conference papers, or postdoctoral experience
• Experience with reactive flows and combustion systems
• Familiarity with complex geometries such as turbine blade flows

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].